F P P O A

Federal Probation
& Pretrial Officers
Association
 

Ben S. Meeker Academic Scholarship

To Qualify you must pursue an undergraduate degree in:

Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work or related fields of study.

Level of Education for which Award is granted:

College, junior, senior or graduate.

Amount of Award:

Maximum of $1,000 per year.

Method of Disbursement:

Cash payment

Applicants must have:

  1. A parent, guardian or grandparent who is an active or honorary member of the Federal Probation & Pretrial Officers Association;
  2. Be enrolled as a full-time student; and
  3. Have a personal commitment to enter the field of criminal justice, probation, pretrial services upon graduation.

You need to submit:

  1. Transcript of all college credits;
  2. Include two letters of recommendation from individuals (excluding relatives) who have known you for at least two years;
  3. Provide a brief narrative highlighting your future plans; and,
  4. A personal interview may be required

Apply to:

Mr. Michael D. McFarland
United States Pretrial Services
440 Mark O. Hatfield
United States Courthouse
1000 Southwest Third Avenue
Portland, OR 97204-2802

Selection Process

The monetary amounts and number of awards granted are determined by the FPPOA Executive Board

Deadline for Receipt of Applications:

Close of business on September 1st annually

Application Form Download