1. To be eligible for this one-year scholarship (with the potential to apply for a second year), the applicant must be a resident of Greene County who has an interest in law enforcement.  

2. Even though it is not a requirement in consideration of this scholarship, applicants are encouraged to be a registered voter, if eligible.

3. The scholarship may be used at any accredited educational institution of the applicant’s choosing.

4. The scholarship will be in the amount of $2,000 for the 2026-2027 school year and may be used for tuition only.  The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution of choice.

5. A successful scholarship recipient must continue to meet all eligibility requirements and re-apply to be considered to receive a second-year award.

6. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to interview applicants if deemed necessary. If so, you will be notified by a phone call, email, or text. 

7. All decisions and rulings by the Scholarship Committee are final.

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The following information must be submitted at the same time for the application to be accepted. Failure to provide all required information will disqualify the application.

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• Completed Application (the 4-page document)

• Essay – 150 to 200 words

• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: To be completed and signed by any adult not related to the applicant. These letters must be submitted along with this application directly to the address at the bottom of this page.

• Official School Transcript(s) or Official College Transcript(s): The transcripts must be sealed and submitted with this application. (It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow-up with the school counselor or person in charge to ensure the transcript is submitted by the deadline. Failure to receive a transcript by the deadline will automatically disqualify the application.)

 

​DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: The complete scholarship application and all required attachments must be sent to the Greene County Republican Party, OR emailed to GCRP.Scholarship@gmail.com, OR be received in-person at Greene County Republican Party Headquarters by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27. (If delivering in-person, call (937) 474-8798 for current hours.)