NC Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) created the Criminal Justice Scholarship Program to assist students who are dependents of law enforcement officials or who are studying in the criminal justice field and express an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement. The NCSA sponsors this scholarship program and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) administers the scholarship to the students. Additional information regarding this scholarship is available at NC Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Criteria. To apply, download the NCSA CJ Annual Application.

Current Applicant Prerequisites – Applicants must be a North Carolina resident enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours in a degree granting criminal justice program at one of the institutions of The University of North Carolina or the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Applicants must express an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement and must be recommended by their local sheriff. Selection of recipients is based on the following priorities:

• a child or step-child of a North Carolina Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff

• a child or step-child of any North Carolina law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty

• a child or step-child of a North Carolina Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who is deceased or retired (regular or disability)

• an academically eligible North Carolina criminal justice student with demonstrated financial need (these applicants must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA)