CPOF offers scholarships to the children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and spouses of active or retired correctional peace officers who have maintained CPOF membership for at least 24 months (12 months for those enrolled by the end of 2025). Applicants must be full-time students with at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need, enrolled or accepted at an accredited college, career school, or certification program. Each recipient may receive the award up to two times, not necessarily consecutively.
DemographicsApplicant's correctional-officer parent/grandparent/spouse must be an active or retired CPOF member in good standing for at least 24 consecutive months (12 months for members enrolled by Dec 31, 2025).
Number and size of awards are set annually by the CPOF board based on available funds; no fixed amount is published.