Sergeant William Jace Cherry Memorial Scholarship
Sergeant William Jace Cherry was a beloved husband and a Sheriff Deputy who was sadly killed in the line of duty.
William was dedicated to law enforcement all his life, having a passion for serving the people of his community and a commitment to making the world safer. Following in William’s footsteps and pursuing law enforcement takes great bravery and dedication, and those who share these values should be rewarded.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Sergeant William Jace Cherry by supporting students who share his calling to law enforcement.
Any high school or undergraduate student in Tennessee who is pursuing criminal justice or law enforcement may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us what has led you to pursue law enforcement and what experiences have influenced this decision.
Please tell us what has led you to want to join law enforcement and any experiences that have influenced you in this pursuit.
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The application deadline is Aug 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 15, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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