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The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

This scholarship was started in 2010 in memory of Police Chief Harold Johnson to benefit students pursuing a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for public service, academic potential, leadership and financial need.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school; Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college, university or police academy as a full-time student.
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Citizenship:
    United States citizen
  • School:
    Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in the greater San Francisco Bay Area (includes San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties)
  • College:
    Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college, university or police academy as a full-time student
  • Major/Career:
    Students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Signed and Dated Personal StatementUpload a typed Word doc or PDF personal statement of at least 500 words, but no longer than 850 words (approximately 2-3 pages, double-spaced). Title the statement with your last name, first name and middle initial. In the statement, you must address the following prompts:Describe your short- and long-range goals and how furthering your education will assist you in reaching those goals.Comment on the personal characteristics, educational and extracurricular activities that have helped prepare you for college.Reflect on your personal journey (significant accomplishments, challenges and/or hardships) and any life lessons that you think will help you succeed in college.Indicate why you believe you are a good candidate for the specific scholarship(s) for which you are applying.Sign and date your personal statement.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letters of ReferenceUpload a PDF of two signed and dated letters of reference as instructed below. Scan your two signed and dated letters of reference into one single PDF file. Only two letters will be considered by the selection committee.One letter from a teacher or academic advisor on school letterhead.One letter from a volunteer or work supervisor, community leader or personal acquaintance. (Letters from work or volunteer supervisors must be on the organizations letterhead. Personal acquaintance letters cannot come from parents or relatives.)
  • Other Materials:
    - A completed online application- Financial Need Documentation - Complete the FAFSA- Upload proof of citizenship or residency status

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