SCHOLARSHIP

Directions:

The Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #70, will provide three (3) one year scholarship awards each in the amounts of $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place and $500 for third place, to applicants related to a members or deceased members in good standing of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #70.  Applications must be sent to: Lodge70president@gmail.com by June 1st, 2025.

The recipient must be the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a Fraternal Order of Police member in good standing, of Manatee Lodge #70, Fraternal Order of Police.  The qualifying member must have been a member for at least 6 months prior to April 1, 2025.

Required documents:

Completed Gene Leonard Lodge #70 Scholarship application 500-2000 word essay on the current years topic, created and submitted using Microsoft Word Proof of acceptance to the institution the applicant plans to attend.

All essays must be written by the applicant, and free of Artificial Intelligence and similar assistance.  FOP Lodge #70 uses AI detection software to verify authenticity.