C.O.P.S. Scholarship Program

Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

Up to $16,000Apply each semester — no single annual deadlineLast verified September 30, 2026

Who can apply: Children or spouses of police officers or firefighters.

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Surviving children and spouses of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty can get up to $2,000 a semester, with a lifetime max of $16,000, for any course of study beyond high school. You do need to reapply every semester.

What you'll need to apply

  • Completed application with all required documentation

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Eligibility

  • • Child/spouse of a police officer or firefighter

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