Scholarships

General criteria for Red Dot Foundation college, university or trade school scholarships awarded by the foundation

Red Dot Scholarship Program

  • US Citizen

  • Child or stepchild of any active or retired member in good standing 

  • Successful academic achievement with a minimum 2.5 GPA 

  • Full-time enrollment (12 credits or more per semester) at a college, university or trade school.  Applies to associates, bachelor's or graduate degree programs. 

  • Applicants are only eligible to receive one scholarship from the Red Dot Foundation Scholarship Program 

  • Applicants must provide documentation of GPA and enrollment 

  • Scholarships may be used for tuition, room and board and textbooks 

  • All applications must be received by the application deadline indicated on the application 

  • Scholarships are awarded based on the Foundation's financial resources and standing  

  • Consideration will be taken for those applicants pursuing a career in law enforcement