Illinois Dependents of Police, Fire, or Correctional Officers Scholarship

Name: Dependents of Police, Fire, or Correctional Officers Scholarship

Award Amount:

• Full tuition and mandatory fees at Illinois public colleges and universities.

Information and Eligibility:
The Dependents of Police, Fire, or Correctional Officers Scholarship provides financial assistance to the dependents of Illinois police officers, firefighters, or correctional officers who were killed or became at least 90% permanently disabled in the line of duty. This scholarship honors their service and supports their families in pursuing higher education.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Residency: Must be an Illinois resident.
• Relationship: Must be the spouse or child of a qualifying police officer, firefighter, or correctional officer.
• Service Status: The officer must have been killed or permanently disabled (at least 90%) in the line of duty.
• Enrollment: Must enroll full-time or part-time at an eligible Illinois public college or university.

Application Requirements:

• Complete the Dependents of Police, Fire, or Correctional Officers Scholarship application.
• Submit documentation verifying the officer’s service status and relationship to the applicant.
• Provide proof of Illinois residency.
• Submit official high school or college transcripts (if applicable).

Application Timeline:

• Application Deadline: Ongoing (applications accepted year-round).

Additional Information:

• Scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees for up to four years of undergraduate study.
• Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by their institution.
• This scholarship reflects Illinois’s commitment to supporting the families of those who serve in public safety roles.

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