Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan

Academic Scholarship

The Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Michigan’s Executive Board believes scholarships
are an effective tool to improve recruitment into the law enforcement and correctional
fields. DSAM is aware that scholarships allow deserving students a means to attain their
educational goals, meet their professional objectives and succeed to their fullest. To that
end, the Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Michigan has established this educational
scholarship with the following guidelines:

The Award

There will be four (4) cash scholarships of $500.00 each. One $500.00 scholarship will
be awarded in each of the four (4) membership areas as defined by the By-laws of the
Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Michigan. Counties defined by Areas A, B, C, and D can
be found on the attached page or on the DSAM website at www.dsam.org. Cash award
scholarships will be made out to the recipient for use in his/her educational process.

Who is Eligible

All General, Retiree, Supporting and Life time members of DSAM in good standing,
their spouses and their dependants. Applicants must be a high school senior or college
student. Weighted consideration will be given in respect to the course of study, with
more consideration given to Criminal Justice and Corrections disciplines.

Application Process

Applicant must attend an accredited community college or four year college / university
in the state of Michigan and enroll in 12 hours or more in college credits per semester.

Applicant must submit with the official application form a resume reflecting past
accomplishments, achievements and activities (community and school) of the applicant,
as well as future goals and objectives. No more than three pages will be accepted.

Applicant must submit two recent photographs of good likeness for possible media use.
Photographs will not be returned.

Applicant must submit with the official application form a copy of his/her high school
transcript.

The official application form and required materials can be downloaded by clicking here or on the inset image and must be received by June 1, 2007 each year.
Submission to be mailed to;
DEPUTY SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN, 530 W. IONIA, SUITE C,
LANSING, MICHIGAN, 48933.