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​Who May Apply

Students ​that are current police officers or individuals planning to become a police officer after graduation who are:

Applicants must agree to work as a police officer as defined in 3-201 of the Public Safety Article in the state upon completion of their studies. 

​How to Apply

Applicants of the Maryland Police Officers scholarship must submit the online application through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS).  The online application and all required documents must be submitted by September 15, 2023 for consideration of the award.
 
 What Documentation is Required?

• Complete the Maryland Police Officers Scholarship application online through MDCAPS by the established deadline.
• If, applicable submit documentation by the established deadline, confirming the student's current employment as a police officer.
• ​​If you graduated from a Maryland high school and are not a Maryland resident, submit a copy of your final high school transcript.
• Submit documentation by the established deadline, from the institution confirming that the student is enrolled in a program that will further their career in law enforcement. 

Service Obligation Requirement

An applicant awarded the Maryland Police Officers Scholarship must sign and return a promissory note and service obligation agreement agreeing to begin fulfillment of the service obligation as follows:  

• A recipient must work as a police officer as defined in 3-201 of the Public Safety Article​  in the state no less than five years during the eight-year period after g​raduation. 

Award ​

​An annual scholarship award shall be 50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student at the eligible institution. 

 
Frequently Asked Questions​

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