Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship
The Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship supports dependent children of law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. The scholarship covers up to the cost of attendance at any eligible public or private institution of higher education in New Jersey after all other grants and scholarships have been applied to the student’s balance.
Click here for a list of institutions that are eligible for the LEOM program.
Student Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student enrolled at an eligible institution must also:
- Be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or eligible to file the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application;
- Be a permanent New Jersey resident for at least 12 months in a row immediately prior to enrolling;
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent;
- Complete the LEOM application by the applicable State deadline each year (see below for more information);
- Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress throughout participation in the program.
Additional Program Details
This program offers up to eight (8) total payments for eligible students attending an approved institution of higher education in New Jersey.
While the program primarily applies to the Fall and/or Spring semesters, the scholarship may also be available for the summer term if the student is enrolled full time, did not already receive the maximum number of payments, and is graduating at the end of the summer term for the same academic year they received a scholarship payment in the previous Fall or Spring.
How to Apply
Students must complete the LEOM application annually by October 1 (if they are beginning in the Fall semester) or March 1 (if they are beginning in the Spring semester). Create or log into your New Jersey Financial Aid Management System (NJFAMS) account here to complete the LEOM application.
Please contact our Customer Care team if you have any questions about this scholarship opportunity.
