The Maryland Police Officer and Probation Agent Scholarship Program

The Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship is awarded to current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent, who are enrolled in an academic program that furthers their career in law enforcement. Recipients must pledge to work as a police officer or probation agent in the state upon completion of their studies. ​

The application for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year will become available on April 15, 2025 and will close April 1, 2026

Who may apply?
-Students ​who are current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation who are:
-Accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduat​​e program at a Maryland public senior institution​
-A Maryland resident or graduated from a Maryland high school
-​Enrolled full-time or part-time pursuing a course of study or program that would further the recipient’s career in law enforcement.

Award ​
​An annual scholarship award shall be 50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student at the eligible institution. ​