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2007 Criminal Justice Magnet Academy Scholarship Program
A. Sacramento Police Foundation Provides ten $1,000 Scholarships to Graduates
of the Criminal Justice Magnet Academy:
- The Sacramento Police Foundation scholarships: The Sacramento Police Foundation
raises funds each year and provides scholarship awards for high school seniors.
B. Requirements to Apply for Scholarships:
- Students must be fourth year graduates (with the exception of Sacramento High School)
of the Criminal Justice Magnet Academy programs in the Sacramento City Unified
School and Grant Joint Union High School Districts in partnership with the Sacramento
Police Department.
- A grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- Students must have 1 letter of reference from the Academy (teacher or officer), 1 letter of
reference from a peer (Academy participant), and 1 from a community member or school
teacher (other than academy teacher).
- Residency requirements:
- High school seniors from Grant, Kennedy, Johnson and Sacramento High School
(Sacramento High School will be given up to 4-$250 scholarships).
- An oral interview for finalists to be held in Sacramento the month of March, 2007. In
hardship cases, an interview may be scheduled earlier.
C. Evaluation Criteria for Sacramento Police Foundation Scholarship Awards:
- Demonstrated Leadership
- Community Service
- Standing in Magnet Academy
- Letters of Reference
Each criterion will be graded on a 1-5 point scale for a possible total of 20 points. Selected
students will then receive an oral interview.
D. Scholarship Calendar:
- Scholarship Applications Available: January 29, 2007
- Deadline for Postmarked Applications & Documents: February 26, 2007
- Required Interviews for Scholarship Finalists: March, 2007
- Applicants Notified of Awards: April 23, 2007
- Awards Event Academy Graduations
Checks will be issued to the students upon receipt of proof of enrollment in qualified
school.
E. Checklist for Scholarship Applications:
Please make sure all documents are copied on one side only.
Please bundle up the documents and mail together by the February 26, 2007 to the address listed
below. Packets may also be hand-delivered to Captain Daniel Hahn.
| Application Requirements |
Sacramento Police Foundation Packet |
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1. Provide a resume no longer than 2-pages which includes:
applicant’s name, contact information, address, Academy name,
School name and a description of activities fulfilling requirements
and evaluation criteria.
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Include Original |
| 2. High school transcripts |
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| 3. Personal Statement (letter – no longer than 2 pages) |
Original |
| 4. Scholarship(s)received |
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| 5. Honor(s) received |
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| 6. School Activities/Work History |
Original |
| 7. Community Involvement |
Original |
| 8. Letters of Recommendation ( 3 required) |
Original |
| 9. Postmark Deadline for Completed Applications & Documents |
February 26, 2007 |
| 10. Address for Mailing or Hand-Delivery |
Sacramento Police Foundation Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 5960 S. Land Park Drive, PMB 235
Sacramento, CA 95822
Or Hand Deliver to:
5770 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
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For further information or questions, please contact Captain Daniel Hahn at (916) 808-0310 or
dhahn@pd.cityofsacramento.org
Download the above information as a PDF.
Download the Application coversheet as a PDF.
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