Sheriff Luke Hennen has announced the opening of the 2025 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program. Each year, the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) Board of Directors sets aside funding to support students pursuing careers in criminal justice. For 2025, up to 18 scholarships of $2,000 each, will be awarded thanks to contributions from sheriffs across Minnesota’s 87 counties.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office, together with the MSA, emphasizes the importance of pre-service education for those preparing to enter the law enforcement profession. These scholarships are intended to help cover educational costs for qualified students who may need financial support.

“I encourage law enforcement students from Scott County to apply for this scholarship and take advantage of the opportunity to support their education,” said Sheriff Luke Hennen.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following programs:

• A mandated POST Skills Program

• The second year of a two-year law enforcement degree

• The third or fourth year of a four-year criminal justice program

Application Details
The deadline to apply is November 28, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be named in December 2025 during the MSA Winter Conference.

Students can apply by:

• Visiting their local Sheriff’s Office to pick up an application, or

• Downloading the form from the MSA website: www.mnsheriffs.org/assets/Scholarship

Completed applications, along with transcripts from all schools attended, must be returned to the applicant’s local Sheriff’s Office. After being signed, they will be submitted to the MSA.

Submission Address for Scott County Students:
Scott County Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Center
301 Fuller Street South
Shakopee, MN 55379