Fallen Officer Memorial ScholarshipIn 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officer Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. Since 1982, a memorial service has been held in Washington D.C. during Police Week to honor fallen law enforcement officer from across the nation.
In 2017, 135 officers and 24 K9s were reported nationally as line of duty deaths. Over the years, Shelby County law enforcement has had endured the loss of seven of our own officers. The Fraternal Order of Police Shelby Lodge #84 is honored to offer scholarships to graduating seniors in memory of our fallen brothers and sister. |
Who Is Eligible? |
Anyone expecting to graduate from any of the five high schools in Shelby County can apply provided they intend to pursue continued education at a college, university, or technical school. There are no restrictions as to an applicant's choice of major therefore the application is truly open to any student with any expected career path. Applications can be found at any local high school guidance department, by contacting us at shelbyfop84@gmail.com, or by printing the application on this page. Applications are due back no later than April 30th, 2019 and should be mailed to us at P.O. Box 202, Shelbyville, IN, 46176 or they can be emailed back to us.
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What's It Worth? |
Scholarship winners will receive a one time award of $500 that can be used to offset the cost of tuition, room and board, books, and any other fees incurred by the student as they continue their education. One student from each of the five local high schools will be selected each year to receive this scholarship.
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