Fall 2026
OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineOctober 1, 2026
Scholarship Opportunity
Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Scholarship
Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
A renewable cost-of-attendance scholarship for dependent children of New Jersey law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
AI Use Policy
No AI policy is stated
Application Timeline
Important application dates
This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.
Spring 2027
OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 1, 2027
Eligibility
- Be a dependent child of a New Jersey law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.
- Attend an eligible public or private New Jersey institution.
- Be a New Jersey resident for at least 12 consecutive months.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Requirements
- Complete the LEOM application annually in NJFAMS.
- Provide required relationship and line-of-duty documentation.
- Submit by October 1 for fall entry or March 1 for spring entry.
How to Apply
- 1Create or access an NJFAMS account.
- 2Complete the annual LEOM application.
- 3Upload or provide eligibility documentation requested by HESAA.