If criminal justice is something you plan on pursuing, the The Jen Grillo Memorial/Fishers Police Corps Scholarship competition should be of interest to you.  A $1,500 scholarship is available to students at either Fishers or HSE High Schools.

The student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be accepted to a college or university, and seek to attend full time. The student must also demonstrate school leadership, a commitment to his/her community and a desire to contribute to society.

The application form is available at this link.

Here are some additional requirements for all applicants:

1. Complete a typed or legible handwritten essay indicating why he/she has chosen a law-enforcement related career, and how they specifically plan to meet that goal. The essay must be at least 500 words.

2. Submit two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a teacher; the other may be from a school counselor, coach or community leader. The letters of recommendation must be submitted in a sealed envelope, and the back of the envelope must be signed by the author of the recommendation.

3. Submit a student transcript. A complete applicant package must include: – the application – the 500-word (minimum) essay – student transcript, and – letters of recommendation.

The completed package is to be submitted to:

The Jen Grillo Memorial/Fishers Police Corps Scholarship Fishers Police Department

ATTN.: Officer James Alvis

4 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038

The application must be in by 4:00 pm, March 29, 2021. Any incomplete package will disqualify a submission.

The Corps Board will review all applications and essays. Applicants will be notified of their status, and if selected as a finalist, will be contacted for an interview.