Maryland Police Officer and Probation Agent Scholarship Program Applications Open

Current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation are encouraged to apply for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship.

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 graduate 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. 

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.  

Important Deadline

• The application for the 2025-2026 academic year will close April 1, 2026.

Service Obligation Requirement

An applicant awarded the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must sign and return a promissory note and service obligation agreement agreeing to begin fulfillment of the service obligation as follows:  

• A recipient must work as a police officer as defined in 3-201 of the Public Safety Article  in the state for no less than five years during the eight-year period after graduation. 

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. 

To learn more about MHEC and how we support our students, visit mhec.maryland.gov.