WIFLE Scholarship Program
Check www.WIFLE.org for the current Scholarship Program
WIFLE is an organization with a goal to achieve gender equity within federal law enforcement through the recruitment, retention and promotion of qualified women in law enforcement, and develop an information-sharing and support network for all women in law enforcement.
In 1998, the Interagency Committee on Women in Federal Law Enforcement (ICWIFLE) conducted a survey of federal agencies and from the respondents that reported on 1997 statistics, women comprise an average 14% of the sworn officer/agent population nationwide. While this is an improvement, there remains much more to be done to achieve gender balance within the federal agencies. It is in the spirit of achieving our goals that WIFLE offers a scholarship.
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Purpose: WIFLE will offer a scholarship(s) to talented individual(s) to meet the demands in the field of law enforcement and to foster the professional development of those engaged in law enforcement. The dollar amount of each scholarship will be approximately $2,000, but may vary based on numerous factors. Awards may be renewable on subsequent applications.
Eligibility: WIFLE scholarships are awarded on the basis of the student's academic potential, achievement and commitment to serving communities in the field of law enforcement. The scholarship is open to all eligible persons. To be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must:
- be a full-time student at an accredited four year college or university;
- major in criminal justice or a related discipline, leading to a four year degree (students in graduate and postgraduate programs are also eligible; students pursuing Associate degrees are not eligible);
- have completed at least one full academic year of college work at an accredited college or university;
- have a 3.0 overall grade point average;
- demonstrate a commitment to the community through a five-hundred word essay describing the community project you are involved in currently or within the last year and the results or impact to the community.
- have at least one community leader or members of a community based association sponsor your application with a written statement of support.
- submit a completed application with the required information, 500 word essay, transcripts, and community letter(s) of recommendation.
Application: Information and applications are available through the WIFLE web site: http://www.wifle.org and must be received by the Scholarship Coordinator by June 1, 2000. Applications, which are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be considered. Letters of recommendation should be mailed with the application if possible, but in any case must be received prior to the deadline.
Recipients and institutions will be notified by July, 2000, and awards will be mailed directly to the institution on the recipients' behalf.
For answers to specific questions, contact WIFLE by e-mail at WIFLE@comcast.net.
All applications are to be mailed to the attention of the Scholarship Coordinator at: (DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2000)
WIFLE
PMB-204
2200 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 102
Arlington, Virginia 22201-3324
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