Minn. Sheriff's giving out scholarships
by Jim Maurice, WJON.com

UNDATED -- A scholarship program has been established for young men and women going to school to become a police officer.

The "Minnesota Sheriff's Association Scholarship Program" will award up to 15 scholarships, totaling $9,000.

Applicants mush be in their second year of a two-year law enforcement program, or in their third or fourth year of a four-year college criminal justice course.

Applications will be taken until November 1st, with scholarships being awarded by December 31st.