IHSSF may award up to 3 scholarships annually. Each scholarship will not exceed $2,000. The amount of the scholarship may vary based on applicant need, longevity/activity in IAHSS, other funding sources, and the number of scholarship awards granted by the IHSSF Foundation. Each scholarship is for a period of one year.

Successful applicants may reapply each year.

Scholarship awards will be granted without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, age, and will be based solely on the information provided by the applicant.

Applications containing a certified copy of current transcript, statement of financial need, and two letters of recommendation must be postmarked by May 30th each year and mailed to the IHSSF Foundation.

Award notifications will be sent in July each year.

Eligibility

• Minimum 1 year active membership in IAHSS
• Member must be enrolled in an accredited university or college degree program.
• The academic degree program must be criminal justice, business, security, healthcare or a degree program related to the healthcare security and safety profession.
• The applicant must be a student in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GP on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicant is not able to receive total tuition reimbursement from their employer. In the case of partial tuition employer reimbursement, the amount of the scholarship will not exceed the total tuition and book costs for the year.