WIFLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Help students seeking a career in law enforcement with college tuition.

• WIFLE 2024 Scholarship Recipients

BACKGROUND

Since its founding in 1999, Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) has championed the advancement of women in law enforcement by collaborating with members, partners, sponsors, and the broader law enforcement community. WIFLE is dedicated to promoting equality, offering mentorship, professional development, and empowerment, upholding integrity, and striving for excellence within federal law enforcement.

Committed to shaping the future of law enforcement, WIFLE supports aspiring professionals by providing college tuition assistance to students pursuing careers in this noble profession.

THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Purpose

WIFLE offers scholarships to:

• Assist individuals who aspire to qualify for a career in law enforcement.
• Foster professional development for those pursuing careers in the field of law enforcement careers.

Scholarship awards are $2,500 each but may vary. In 2024, the WIFLE Foundation awarded $30,000 in scholarships.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Enrollment:
   • Must be a high school graduate and a full-time student at an accredited four-year college/university OR enrolled in a full-time, accredited community college with plans to transfer to a four-year degree.
2. Academic Achievement:
   • Have completed at least one full academic year at an accredited institution.
   • Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
3. Field of Study:
   • Major in Criminal Justice or a related discipline (e.g., social sciences, public administration, computer science, finance, chemistry, physics, etc.) leading to a four-year degree. Graduate and postgraduate students are also eligible. Associate degree students are not eligible unless they transfer to a four-year program.
4. Commitment to Law Enforcement:
   • Submit a minimum of a 500-word essay outlining goals to enter the profession and the impact they hope to achieve in the profession and in their community, OR, if applicable, describe through a 500-word (minimum) essay an internship experience with a law enforcement agency (include the agency name, dates served, and key accomplishments).
5. Sponsorship:
   • Provide a written statement of support from at least one community leader or police official. The letter of support should relate to the applicant’s pursuit of a law enforcement-related degree or desire/interest in pursuing a law enforcement-related degree.
6. Citizenship:
   • Be a U.S. citizen.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

How to Apply

1. Prepare the following documents for a complete application packet:
   • Essay
   • Sponsor letter(s)
   • College transcripts

• 2.      Go to https://forms.gle/EHzvzzX8HySFdKAk7 to submit your application. An application packet that is incomplete, missing the required documents, or does not meet the criteria will not be considered further. WIFLE will not contact applicants to request missing documents.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 (No extensions granted).
• Notification of Awards: May 26, 2025.
• Scholarships will be mailed directly to the awarded recipient's educational institution.

Submit your application today and take a step toward advancing your career in law enforcement!