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POST - Training Academy Scholarship Application The Missouri Blue Scholarship is a law enforcement basic training academy scholarship that makes up to $6,000 available for each selected non-sponsored* law enforcement academy recruit to help cover the cost of attending a Missouri basic training academy.
Prior to submitting an application, contact the basic law enforcement academy to confirm the academy start date, the cost of the basic academy, and any financial aid you will receive that does not have to be repaid, such as a Federal Pell Grant. You can apply for the Missouri Blue Scholarship prior to the start of basic training, but you must be attending a basic training academy to receive the Blue Scholarship.
Only one scholarship application should be submitted per person. You will receive a confirmation email once your scholarship application has been received. *A non-sponsored law enforcement academy recruit is one whose tuition is not being paid by a law enforcement agency.
Recruits who attend an academy affiliated with a law enforcement agency and do not pay tuition are not eligible for the Blue Scholarship. The Missouri General Assembly approved a total of $3 million in Missouri Blue Scholarship funding in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The $6,000 scholarship is paid directly to the law enforcement academy.
Missouri Blue Scholarships are awarded first come, first served. Must be a Missouri resident. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must be 21 or older on date recruit takes the Missouri POST license examination. Missouri Blue Scholarship recipients’ training academy class must begin by June 1, 2026.
High School Diploma or equivalent * (Must be 21 or over on date of POST License Exam (mm/dd/yyyy) Law Enforcement Academy * Cass County Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy Central Missouri Police Academy Drury University Law Enforcement Academy East Central College - Phelps Law Enforcement Training Center Eastern Missouri Law Enforcement Training Academy Jefferson College Law Enforcement Academy Kansas City Regional Police Academy Law Enforcement Training Institute - University of Missouri Lincoln University Law Enforcement Training Academy MCC Blue River - Public Safety Institute Mineral Area College Law Enforcement Academy Missouri Sheriffs' Association Missouri Southern State University Law Enforcement Academy Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy Southeast MO State University Law Enforcement Training Academy St.
Louis County & Municipal Police Academy Do you intend to become a Missouri peace officer upon law enforcement academy graduation? * Will you be receiving financial aid to attend basic training that you will NOT have to repay? * What is the confirmed cost of the basic academy?
* What date is the basic academy scheduled to start? * Please tell us why you have chosen to pursue a law enforcement career, your career goals and why this scholarship is important to your education. Also, share any information about your personal strengths, experiences, and academic and non-academic accomplishments that make you worthy of this scholarship.
(Maximum 1000 words) * 1000 estimated words remaining ( 1000 maximum)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals accepted into Missouri law enforcement academies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $6,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Missouri Blue Scholarship is funded by Missouri Department of Public Safety. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Missouri. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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