Marshall County Sheriff Matthew Hassel announced the Indiana Sheriff’s Association will be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies.
The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing and dispensing of funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field.
It was announced there will be approximately 40, $750 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state.
To qualify for one of these scholarships, the applicant must be an Indiana resident, be a dependent child or grandchild or a current member of the association, attend an Indiana college or university, major in a law enforcement field, and enroll as a full-time student.
Applications needed to apply for the scholarships are available from a high school counselor, or by visiting online www.indianasheriffs.org. Applications must be completed and received by the Indiana Sheriff’s Association on or before April 1.
