Spoon River Valley FOP Lodge 427 Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year
The Spoon River Valley Lodge will be awarding a $500 scholarship to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2026-2027 academic year. The student must be enrolled at a certified institution or trade school to receive this award.
⭳ Download 2026 Scholarship Application (Closed)Eligibility
- There shall be no restrictions on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex, or national origin.
- Applicant must be related to a current lodge member in good standing.
- Applicant must show proof of enrollment at the time of award.
- Scholarships are to be utilized at institutions of higher learning only.
How to Apply
Applications are available upon request of lodge members, or by downloading the form above. Fill out the application and return to the Spoon River Valley Lodge thru mail or e-mail.
- Application Deadline:
July 1, 2026(CLOSED)
Attention Scholarship Committee
FOP Lodge 427
POB 427
Canton IL, 61520
Or E-mail to: [email protected]
Distribution of Monies
- The scholarship funds will be paid directly to the school on behalf of the recipient.
- Funds must be used during the regular school year and cannot be used for summer courses.
- IMPORTANT NOTICE: NO funds can be used for housing. All funds will be applied to the cost of tuition, books, and fees.
- Books must be purchased from a learning institution campus bookstore and directly billed through that institution's bursar's office.
- If tuition is paid in full by any other scholarship, grant or other financial aid the FOP scholarship cannot be used to reduce other funding.
- The recipient must instruct the school he/she is attending to notify the FOP Lodge with written notification of full-time enrollment status before any scholarships will be paid.
Selection Process
- Recipients will be selected at random draw by a non-family member.
- Any member of the scholarship committee having knowledge of a family member applying will not be involved in the selection of the recipient.
Nicholas "Nick" Donald Weist Law Enforcement Scholarship
Spoon River Valley FOP Lodge 427 Foundation
The Spoon River Valley FOP Lodge 427 Foundation proudly presents the Nicholas "Nick" Donald Weist Law Enforcement Scholarship for students pursuing a career in law enforcement and criminal justice.
⭳ Download Weist Scholarship Application (Closed)Eligibility & Requirements
- Applicant must be a High School Senior or currently enrolled as a CJ/LEA student.
- Applicant must be a Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administrator Major.
- Must show verification of Law Enforcement class enrollment.
- High School Students must include a transcript of grades.
- One letter of recommendation from the principal, counselor, or teacher must be provided.
- Proof of Parent/Guardian's School-Related employment must be provided.
- Student and parent/guardian must be available to receive the scholarship award at a location to be determined.
How to Apply
Submit the completed application via email along with transcript of grades and letters of recommendation. Alternatively, you may print and mail the application, along with the transcript of grades and recommendation letter.
- Application Deadline:
June 30, 2026(CLOSED)
Spoon River Valley FOP Lodge 427 Foundation
P.O.B. 427
Canton, IL 61520
Or E-mail to: [email protected]
Contact Info:
Donald "Ike" Hackett
Phone: (630) 2335-4493
Illinois State FOP Scholarship
Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026
For complete requirements and to download the application form, please visit the official State FOP website.
Visit IL FOP Scholarship Website
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