Students Interested in Career in Law Enforcement Can Apply for Scholarship

The Indiana Sheriffs' Association is offering approximately 40 scholarships of $750 each.

Shutterstock photo.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - Students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement can now apply for the Indiana Sheriffs' Association Scholarship. 

High school seniors or college students aiming to major in criminal justice are eligible to be the recipient of approximately 40 scholarships of $750 each. 

In order to apply you must be:

  • An Indiana resident
  • Current member of the Indiana Sheriffs' Association or a dependent child/grandchild of a member
  • Must attend an Indiana college or university
  • Major in a law enforcement field
  • Enrolled as a full-time student (12 credit hours)

How to Apply:

  • Pick up the application paperwork at our office or your high school counselor’s office.
  • Applications can also be downloaded from the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association website: https://indianasheriffs.org/

Link to Application pdf: https://indianasheriffs.org/.../ISA-Scholarship....

The deadline to apply is April 1. Deadline: 

More from Local News

Events

Fall Music Fest Lineup Unveiled

The free event runs Sept. 25-26.

Water Main Break Impacting Hoosier Hills Water Customers

A voluntary boil advisory is in place

Maxwell: Indiana Senate Republicans Offering Paid Spring Internships

Qualified candidates may be of any major and must be at least a college sophomore

Local Sports Report - August 15, 2026

The fall sports season is here! Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

East Central Girls Basketball to Play at Well-Respected Sneakers for Santa Event

The one-day event features some of the top programs in the state.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Vince Gill - Feels Like Love

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 21:01
Jerry Reed East Bound and Down 20:58
Brooks & Dunn She's Not The Cheatin' Kind 20:55
Jelly Roll Heart of Stone 20:52