WISCONSIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Purpose and Requirements

The purpose of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers Association College Scholarship Program is to assist Association Member’s and/or their children to further their education, to help individuals develop leadership skills for success in today’s society, and to support our communities’ education effort by recognizing scholastic achievement.  The emphasis of these scholarships will be on merit, taking into consideration scholastic aptitude, academic performance, participation in school activities, service to the community, personal recommendations and other pertinent information from the student’s application.  Six (6) five hundred dollar scholarships will be awarded annually.  Specific requirements include that the student:
 

• Must be an active member or the son or daughter of an active WLEOA member
• Must be a high school senior or college undergraduate
• Must have a 2.5 or higher grade point average
• Must be attending or planning to enroll at an accredited college or university
• Must have an SAT or ACT score
• Must meet the criteria as set forth by the selection committee
• Must be attending or planning to enroll at an accredited college or university as a fulltime student, as defined by the school.

To maintain the scholarship during college, the student must maintain a B average and be enrolled full time.
 

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers Association Scholarship Application

1.Full Name _____________________________________________________________

2. Address ______________________________________________________________
                ____________________________________________(_____)____________
                City                                 State         Zip                  Phone Number

3. SS # _____-____-______ Male _____Female _____ Date of Birth ___/___/___

4. Name of Parent who is WLEOA Active Member ____________________________

5. List clubs, societies or organizations in which you are currently a member       ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

6. List any scholastic/community honors you have received _______________________
________________________________________________________________________

7. Discuss your interests and/or hobbies _______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

8. Would you consent to an interview? _____Yes _____ No

9. Name the College / University of your choice and the location____________________ ________________________________________________________________________

10.  Have you received a WLEOA scholarship in the past?   ______ Yes   ______ No.

11. Attach the following to your completed application:
A.  A recent photo
B.  Current transcript and ACT/SAT scores
C.  Two letters of recommendation from a principal, teacher, counselor, or cleric
D.  An essay (250 words or less) in your own handwriting
        Topic: My educational and/or vocational goals are...
  (Discuss reasons why a WLEOA scholarship would help you achieve your goals)
 

      Signature ___________________________
      Date        ___________________________

Applications must be submitted by March 15th of each year to:

  WLEOA Scholarship Committee
  P.O. Box 212
  Okauchee, WI 53069
 

For Office Use
Date _______________  Approved_____________________  Denied ______________________