Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship

The International Union of Police, AFL-CIO will award scholarships to ten graduating high school seniors who intend on pursuing a career in law enforcement, labor relations or a related field. The scholarship will be a $2,500.00 one-time award.

To be eligible, the applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A high school graduating senior with a B average or higher.
  
• The parent or guardian must be a member of a union affiliated with the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO. Children of retired members considered only if those members are per capita paying members in good standing.
  
• Accepted in a course of study in law enforcement, labor relations or a related field at an accredited university or college.

How to apply: the applicant must submit a completed application form and return to:

The International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO
Scholarship Program
1549 Ringling Blvd.
Suite 600
Sarasota, Florida 34236

Accompanied by:

• A letter of recommendation by a teacher/counselor from the applicant’s school.
  
• An official transcript and SAT scores.

The 2008 scholarship deadline is April 30, 2008. Download an application here.