Scholarship Programs

We believe in investing in our officers. From cutting-edge training programs and technology to opportunities for advancement, we are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. Together, we build bridges with the community we serve, fostering trust and collaboration.

Bonner-Redd-Surratt-Davis Scholarship Program

The Bonner-Redd-Surratt-Davis Scholarship Program contributes money for college and a job when you graduate. As part of an ongoing effort to promote diversity, The WSPD offers scholarships to students enrolled in historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) who are interested in a career in law enforcement. The program is named after four previous chiefs.
Qualifications:

• Applicants must pass a mini-background check and initial eligibility testing
• Covers tuition, book and fees at public
  HBCUs. At private HBCUs the program provides an amount based on the average of public HBCU costs
• Must have a 3.0 GPA
• Open to all majors
• Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
• Scholarship recipients must complete a summer internship with the WSPD
• Scholarship recipients have a three-year service commitment with the WSPD after graduation

(HBCU) Historically Black Colleges and Universities Initial Application (PDF)
Scholarship Eligibility Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) (PDF)