LAPFCU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Two programs: Traditional and Law Enforcement

Up to $6,000 for college or law enforcement education

Multiple undergraduate scholarships available
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GET UP TO $6,000 FOR YOUR EDUCATION*

LAPFCU supports students as they pursue college, technical training, and careers in law enforcement. Each year, we provide up to $80,000 in scholarships to invest in members’ education and future.


LAPFCU Scholarship Programs

The 2026 scholarship application period has closed. Please check back for 2027 application deadlines.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Scholarships are awarded based on:

  • Academic performance and achievements
  • Community service
  • Extracurricular involvement
  • Essay question response

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

BOTH Programs

Applicants Must Be:

  1. An LAPFCU member in good standing when applying. Membership will be verified when the application is submitted. 
  2. 17 - 22 years old at the time you apply.
  3. Accepted to or enrolled as an undergraduate for the upcoming Fall term at an accredited university, college, community college, technical program, or trade school.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT for Law Enforcement Program

Applicants must actively participate in, or be a recent graduate of, a law enforcement youth program such as Cadets, Explorers, POPP, or ACOP. Proof of program enrollment or completion is required.

PLEASE NOTE:

Previous LAPFCU scholarship winners and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply.

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Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded based on:

  • Academic performance/achievements
  • Community service
  • Extracurricular involvement
  • Essay response

Who qualifies?

For BOTH Programs, Applicants Must Be:

  1. LAPFCU members in good standing. This will be verified upon application submission.
  2. Age 17 - 22 at the time you apply.
  3. Accepted to or enrolled in an accredited university, college, community college, technical program, or trade school as an undergraduate for Fall 2026.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT for Law Enforcement Program: Must be an active participant or a 2025 graduate of a law enforcement youth program (e.g., Cadets, Explorers, POPP, ACOP). Proof of program enrollment or completion required.

PLEASE NOTE: Previous LAPFCU scholarship winners and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Submit application, essay, and all supporting documents by APRIL 3, 2026.
  • Upload Word or PDF files ONLY.
  • Late or incomplete submissions not accepted.
  • Winners will be notified the week of June 8.

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