As another way of supporting the family and coworker survivors—and preserving the legacies of the fallen—every year we award a number of $1,000 college scholarships.

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

Priority will be given to Montgomery County, Ohio applicants who are:

1. Children of fallen law enforcement officers
2. Family members of fallen law enforcement officers
3. Family members of serving or retired law enforcement officers
4. High school students intending to pursue a law enforcement career
5. Reapplying scholarship recipients currently pursuing degrees in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensics, Education, or Social Work

Scholarship funds are to be used to help cover the costs of tuition, books, and other fees associated with college degrees. Each scholarship will provide a one-time payment of $1,000 to be deposited directly to the chosen college. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university.

High school applicants must submit:
a) Grade transcripts from Sophomore year through 1st semester of Senior year
b) At least 2 letters of recommendation

Reapplying scholarship recipients must submit:
a) Most recent college grade transcripts
b) At least 2 letters of recommendation
c) Personal letter describing how the scholarship helped them

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure your Scholarship Application is eligible for full consideration, ALL applicable sections AND the required supplemental materials MUST be completed and submitted together. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial Association Scholarship Committee will review all fully completed Applications that are submitted by the deadline. The Committee will then make the selections, and its decisions are final.  All Scholarship Applications are due by midnight on Friday, March 20, 2026.