Helping the Next Generation Answer the Call
A strong community depends on people who are willing to step forward and serve it.
The Edina First Responders Fund scholarship program supports local high school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement. By helping students continue their education, the Fund encourages the next generation of public servants and helps make their career goals more attainable.
Each year, the Fund may award up to three $1,500 scholarships at the discretion of the Edina First Responders Fund Board of Directors.
Scholarship Eligibility and Guidelines
Applicants must be high school seniors who meet at least one of the following criteria:
A resident of Edina, Minnesota
A student at Edina High School
A member of the Edina/Eden Prairie Explorer Post 925
Edina High School students may also apply through the Edina High School Scholarship Program.
Applicants must:
Be accepted by an eligible university, college, community college or vocational or technical institute by the time the scholarship is awarded
Demonstrate academic responsibility and strong citizenship at school and in the community
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
What to Include With Your Application
Applicants must submit a letter of interest that includes:
Name, address, telephone number and email address
A brief biography
Current GPA
Career goals and interests
A description of community service or volunteer experience
A description of their interest in law enforcement and why they should be selected to receive a Fund scholarship
All applicants will be notified of the status of their application in May 2023. Scholarships will be awarded by late May 2023, and scholarship checks will be sent directly to each recipient’s post-secondary educational institution.
The Fund reserves the right to accept or deny applications based on available funding or a lack of applicant qualifications, as determined by the Edina First Responders Fund Board of Directors.
Application Deadline
Applications must be completed and received no later than March 30, 2023.
Applications should be sent to:
Edina First Responders Fund
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, Minnesota 55424