Municipal Police Academy Grant

Made possible by a grant from the Erie Community Foundation, the Mercyhurst University Municipal Police Academy Grant was established in 2024 to assist making completion of police training in Pennsylvania more affordable for financially disadvantaged students and underserved populations. Grants may be awarded up to $3,000.

The Mercyhurst University Municipal Police Academy Grant can be awarded to students enrolling in the Act 120 Municipal Police Academy. Eligible students must file a FAFSA, complete a Mercyhurst University Admissions Application, a Municipal Police Academy Supplemental Application and meet all requirements for acceptance into the program.

Additionally, qualified candidates must complete the following grant application by May 31, 2025 in order to be considered for grant eligibility for the upcoming cohort that will begin in June.

Grant Application

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email Address

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Phone Number

For which academic term will you be starting at Mercyhurst University?

Sex

Are you Hispanic or Latino? (Optional)

Regardless of your answer to the prior question; you can select one or more of the following groups in which you can consider yourself to be a member:

Primary Citizenship

Dual Citizenship

Are you a U.S. Permanent Resident?

Are you a U.S. Veteran or Active Duty Service Member or a dependent of a U.S. Veteran or Active Duty Service Member?

No, I am not a Veteran, U.S. Military Service Member or the dependent of one

Yes, I am a Veteran or U.S. Military Service Member

Yes, I am a dependent of a Veteran or U.S. Military Service Member

Will a police department be paying for part or all of your tuition/fees under an employment agreement?

Yes

No

Please explain to the grant/scholarship committee why you should be considered for this grant (maximum 500 words).

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