Indiana Sheriff’s Association offer scholarships

BATESVILLE, Ind. — Again this year, 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.

There will be approximately 40, $500 scholarships awarded throughout the state.

In order to qualify for one of the scholarships, the applicant must be an Indiana resident, be a current member of the association or a dependent of a current member of the association, attend an Indiana college or university majoring in a law enforcement field, and enroll as a full-time student.

Applications to apply for the scholarships are available from high school guidance counselors, the county sheriff’s office or by writing to the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association, 147 East Maryland Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-3608, and requesting an application form.

The scholarship application can also be downloaded from the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association website, www.indianasheriffs.org.

Applications are due by April 1.