The Maryland Police Officer and Probation Agent Scholarship Program

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The 2025-2026 application is open


The Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship is awarded to current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent, who are enrolled in an academic program that furthers their career in law enforcement. Recipients must pledge to work as a police officer or probation agent in the state upon completion of their studies. ​

Important Deadlines​:

  • The application for the 2024-2025 academic year has been extended to April 1, 2025.
  • The application for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year will become available on April 15, 2025 and will close April 1, 2026
    • Notification Date: While specific notification dates are not provided, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants are advised to submit all required materials promptly to ensure timely processing.

Who may apply?

Students ​who are current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation who are:

  • Accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduat​​e program at a Maryland public senior institution​
  • A Maryland resident or graduated from a Maryland high school
  • ​Enrolled full-time or part-time pursuing a course of study or program that would further the recipient’s career in law enforcement. 


Current Police Officers who are applying:

Must be authorized to enforce general criminal laws of the state and must be a member of one of the following law enforcement agencies:

1. The Department of State Police;
2. The Police Department of Baltimore City;
3. The Police department, bureau, or force of a county;
4. The Police department, bureau, or force of a municipal corporation;
5. The Maryland Transit Administration police force;
6. The Maryland Transportation Authority Police;
7. The police forces of the University System of Maryland;
8. The police force of Morgan State University;
9. The office of the sheriff of a county;
10. The police forces of the Department of Natural Resources;
11. The police force of the Maryland Capitol Police of the Department of General Services;
12. The police force of a State, county, or municipal corporation if the special police officers are appointed under Subtitle 3 of this title ;
13. The Housing Authority of Baltimore City Police Force;
14. The Baltimore City School Police Force;
15. The Crofton Police Department;
16. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Police Force;
17. The Ocean Pines Police Department;
18. The police force of the Baltimore City Community College;
19. The police force of the Hagerstown Community College;
20. The Warrant Apprehension Unit of the Intelligence and Investigative Division in the Department;
21. The police force of the Anne Arundel Community College; or
22. The police department of the Johns Hopkins University;
 23. A member of the Field Enforcement Bureau of the Comptroller's Office;
24.  A member of the Field Enforcement Division of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission;
25.  The State Fire Marshal or a deputy State fire marshal;
26.  An investigator of the Intelligence and Investigative Division of the Department;
27.  A Montgomery County fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2-208.1 of the Criminal Procedure Article;
28.  An Anne Arundel County or City of Annapolis fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2-208.2 of the Criminal Procedure Article;
29.  A Prince George's County fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2-208.3 of the Criminal Procedure Article;
30.  A Worcester County fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2-208.4 of the Criminal Procedure Article;
31.  A City of Hagerstown fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2-208.5 of the Criminal Procedure Article; and
32.  A Howard County fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2-208.6 of the Criminal Procedure Article.


Probation Agents who are applying: 

Must be serving as a parole and probation agent, supervisor, or regional administrator for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in the State. ​​

How do I apply?

Individuals applying for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must submit the online application through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) using the MHEC One App.  


​What documentation is required?

  • Complete the Maryland Police Officers Scholarship application online through MDCAPS by the established deadline.
  • If, applicable submit documentation by the established deadline, confirming the student's current employment as a police officer.
  • ​​If you graduated from a Maryland high school and are not a Maryland resident, submit a copy of your final high school transcript.
  • Submit documentation by the established deadline, from the institution confirming that the student is enrolled in a program that will further their career in law enforcement. 

Award ​

​An annual scholarship award shall be 50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student at the eligible institution. ​



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