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   Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk proudly announces the commencement of the Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2024. The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) Board of Directors has established this scholarship fund for the awarding of up to eighteen $2,000 scholarships for this year. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of the 87 elected Sheriffs of the State of Minnesota. 

   “The MSA Board of Directors acknowledges the current challenges in recruiting and greatly appreciates the individuals that make the decision to serve others through a career in law enforcement.  This is one way that we can support that honorable decision,” said Executive Director, James Stuart.

   “This remains a noble profession and offering these scholarships is another way that we can promote the profession and support those who wish to serve and protect in our communities,” said Cass County Sheriff Welk.

   The MSA and Sheriff Welk recognize the importance of pre-entry training for people considering law enforcement as their career choice and that some students may need outside help in meeting the costs of such training, even though they excel academically. 

   The MSA Scholarship Committee, in making its selection of awards, intends on achieving representation from all geographical areas of the state. Scholarship awards will be announced by December 30th of the same year.

   Scholarships are only available to students currently enrolled in one of the following three categories:

   1. Mandated POST Skills Program

   2. In their second year of a two-year law enforcement program

   3. In their third or fourth year of a four-year college criminal justice program

   Students meeting these criteria are invited to obtain a scholarship application form from their local sheriff’s office or online at www.mnsheriffs.org.

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