PURPOSE OF AWARD

The Grand Council of Guardians, Inc. seeks to enhance higher education opportunities among qualified African American third-year (Junior) and fourth-year (Senior) college students pursuing their first Bachelor’s Degree. We desire that through this financial award, a student (male or female) may be afforded the opportunity to complete their higher educational training in the academics of law enforcement or other related areas for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system. Recipients may use the scholarship to cover costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, computers, health insurance, general living expenses, and other college-related expenses.

METHOD OF SELECTION

1. All entries will be reviewed and selected by the Scholarship Committee.
2. The winner will be chosen based on adherence to stated guidelines and rubric scores.

RULES FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST APPLICANTS (PLEASE READ)

1. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a four-year college or university in their third year (Junior) or fourth year (Senior) preferably.
2. Applicant must be a United States Citizen Registered Voter.
3. Applicant must be of good character.
4. Must be sponsored by an agent in good standing with his/her agency Fraternal Organization for atleast two (2) consecutive years co-signed by the President of that Organization.
5. Applicant must have a recommendation from his/her advisor, or professor.
6. A current college transcript must be submitted with the application.
7. A current certified BURSARS receipt, indicating registration and classes.
8. A current picture. Pictures will NOT be returned.

All rules must be followed or application will not be accepted.

Deadline is September 8, 2023.

****SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND CEREMONY TO BE HELD OCTOBER, 2023 TO RECEIVE THE AWARD.

Please COMPLETE your Scholarship application ONLINE OR SUBMIT VIA EMAIL to:

Verification of enrollment as a full-time student in an accredited

College/University is required before the scholarship is awarded

Fill Out the Application Form Online