The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) has established a scholarship fund for the awarding of up to 15- $600 scholarships for this year. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of the 87 Sheriffs of the State of Minnesota and our Exhibitor Sustaining Scholarship Members.

CLICK HERE for the 2017 MSA Scholarship Application

CLICK HERE for the updated 2017 MSA Policy & Procedure Scholarship Information.

Scholarships for Minnesota Law Enforcement Students

Enforcement of the law in a democratic society is a complex task. The ability of a peace officer to render effective service responsive to the public’s need depends heavily upon job knowledge and skills. The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association recognizes the importance of pre-entry training to the accomplishment of these requisites. It also recognizes that some candidates need outside help in meeting the costs of such training, as well as, those candidates who excel academically.

Members of the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association give recognition to the lack of financial assistance available to students. Scholarship are only available to students currently enrolled in one of the following three categories:

1) Mandated POST skills program
2) In the second year of a two-year law enforcement program
3) In the third or fourth year of a four-year college criminal justice course

The 2016 MSA Scholarship Recipients include:

Austin Buss, Le Sueur County

Shannon Jes, Waseca County

Jason Key, Goodhue County

Ryan Lager, Wabasha County

​Quentin O'Reilly, Goodhue County

​Kevin Peterson, Scott County

Ryan Sheak, Washington County

​Aaron Snyder, Rice County

​Riley Verbrugge, Rock County

​Justin Wicks, Cass County

​Ryan Woltjer, Kandiyohi County

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