Oregon Association Chiefs of Police Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Oregon Association Chiefs of Police
OACP Scholarship Overview
The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police (OACP) awards competitive college scholarships to support students entering or advancing careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. The program promotes professionalism by encouraging higher education among people working in or preparing to enter the field. Scholarships are awarded annually through a competitive selection process. The following sections summarize eligibility, the application process, timelines, and contact information.
Description: Annual competitive scholarships intended for students planning to enter or already working in law enforcement or criminal justice who are pursuing college coursework to advance their careers.
Award Value: Each scholarship award is $1,000.
- Annual, competitive scholarships for criminal justice and law enforcement students
- $1,000 award amount
- Supports career advancement through college coursework
Eligibility & Preferences
Applicants must meet academic and career-related criteria to qualify for the scholarship. The program targets students who are enrolled in or plan to enroll in accredited criminal justice or related programs and who demonstrate an intent to enter or advance in the criminal justice field. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required. Preference is given to applicants with direct ties to law enforcement or OACP membership.
Eligibility: Enrollment or intent to enroll in an accredited criminal justice or related program; minimum GPA of 2.5; and plan to enter or currently serve in law enforcement or another criminal justice role and seek advancement.
Preference Points: Preference is awarded to applicants entering or currently in law enforcement, immediate family members of an Oregon police officer killed or disabled in the line of duty, and dependents of OACP members.
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited program
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Preference for law enforcement applicants and certain family ties to OACP or fallen/disabled officers
Application Process
Complete the current online scholarship application and provide all required supporting materials. All applicants must use the application form marked with "2022.1" in the lower left corner. Required materials include a completed application, a 300-word biography describing your career plan, a letter of recommendation from an instructor or counselor, and the signature of a local police chief confirming eligibility. After assembling the packet, mail the completed application and attachments to the OACP address below.
Application Steps: Download and complete the online form (use form 2022.1), complete every step of the form, include a concise 300-word biography, obtain a police chief signature, include one letter of recommendation, and mail the package to OACP.
Oregon Association Chiefs of Police
Attn: Scholarship Chair
PO Box 21719
Keizer, OR 97307
- Use the online application marked "2022.1"
- Include a 300-word biography and one letter of recommendation
- Obtain a local police chief's signature before mailing
- Mail the complete packet to the OACP scholarship address
Review & Awarding
Applications must be received in the OACP offices by the December due date to be considered. The OACP Scholarship Committee reviews submissions in January or early February and awards scholarships based on available funds and the competitive evaluation. Selected applicants and their institution's financial aid office will be notified, and scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient's financial aid office. For questions about the process or deadlines, contact the OACP office.
Application Timeline: Applications received by the December deadline; committee review in January or early February; award notifications and disbursements follow selection based on available funds.
Contact: marie@victorygrp.com
- Submit applications by the December deadline
- Committee review occurs in January or early February
- Notification to recipients and disbursement to financial aid offices
- Questions: email marie@victorygrp.com