Camden County Deputy Sheriff's Memorial Endowment Scholarship

The Camden County Deputy Sheriff’s Memorial Endowment Scholarship was established in 2001 in memory of deputies who lost their lives in the line of duty. The scholarship provides funds for students at the College of Coastal Georgia who plan to enroll in the Criminal Justice field or any other related field. Scholarship award amounts may vary. This scholarship is awarded annually to students with financial need who will be attending College of Coastal Georgia to complete a degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or any related field. A student may be eligible for up to two years of scholarship support; provided, however, that all eligibility requirements are met and a new application is submitted for each year.

CRITERIA

• A student considered to be an at-risk youth, defined as a youth from a single-parent home or living with persons other than natural parents, or
• A student demonstrating financial need by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Enrolled in a degree program related to law enforcement or criminal justice, such as a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Criminal Justice with a concentration in  Homeland Security, Cyber Defense, or Public Management
• Show interest in working in law enforcement or criminal justice post-graduation 
• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Priority given to applicants residing in Camden County or adjacent counties