Edwin O Neill Law Enforcement Scholarship 1 Scholarship @ $10,000

Edwin O Neill Law Enforcement Scholarship 1 Scholarship @ $10,000 Edwin O Neill was a pioneer in methods of scientific detection in law enforcement in the 1930 s and a long-time professor at the University of California at Berkeley. If you are strongly committed to a career in investigative law enforcement, working for the county, state or federal government, and if you meet the eligibility requirements, you are urged to apply. Application Deadline February 4, 2015 Mail or deliver completed application packet to: Allan Hancock College Foundation Post Office Box 5170 936 South College Drive Santa Maria, CA 93456-5170 Or deliver completed application packet to: AHC Foundation AHC Lompoc Valley Center 936 South College Drive One Hancock Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454 Lompoc, CA 93436 AHC Vandenberg AFB Center Bldg. 14003 Wyoming Ave. Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437 AHC Solvang Center 320 Alisal Rd., Ste. 306 Solvang, CA 93463 Questions about the application process may be directed to the foundation office: (805) 925-2004 or toll free at (866) 342-5242, ext. 3647 Scholarship Awards and Funding Procedures: The scholarships will be announced in May at the college s annual scholarship awards banquet. The first payment of funding will be available the following fall term. Recipients must provide verification of full-time enrollment in a bachelor s degree program of investigative law enforcement at an accredited institution of higher education. Upon verification of successful progress in a degree program of investigative law enforcement, the award will be disbursed in four equal installments over a two-year period.

Edwin O Neill Law Enforcement Scholarship Eligibility Applicant must meet all of the following qualifications to be considered for this scholarship: Applicant must be preparing for a career in an investigative branch of law enforcement working for county, state, or federal government. Applicant must be a current Allan Hancock College student and planning to graduate in the spring or a graduate of Allan Hancock College with an A.S. or A.A. degree. Applicant must apply and be accepted to a university for fall admission or currently be attending a university with the objective to acquire a bachelor s degree in investigative law enforcement. Examples of appropriate degrees: BA or BS in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, law enforcement or a similar program. Excluded degrees/programs: BA or BS programs in sociology, corrections, probation, parole, or non-investigative work in law enforcement. Note: During the funding period the recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student. Instructions Print the application Complete the paper application using black ink and PRINT. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit a complete packet (one original application packet and three copies) to the Edwin O Neill Law Enforcement Scholarship, c/o Allan Hancock College Foundation, 936 S. College Drive, P.O. Box 5170, Santa Maria, CA 93456-5170, no later than February 4, 2015. A complete scholarship application packet must include: Personal Data Form Transcripts from all post-secondary schools you have attended. Please note that Allan Hancock College transcripts do not need to be included with your application packet. Three Letters of Recommendation: Submit three (only three) letters of recommendation ~ at least one from an Allan Hancock College faculty member and one from faculty at your postsecondary school (if applicable). For your convenience, three Letter of Recommendation forms have been provided. However, a one-page letter of recommendation written on personalized stationery will be accepted (only one page of each letter will be photocopied for review). It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all letters of recommendation arrive at the Allan Hancock College Foundation office by the application deadline of February 4, 2015. Personal Statement: This is your opportunity to present yourself in the best possible light to the scholarship committee. Describe your academic preparation, achievements, employment experience, and interest in a career in investigative law enforcement. Elaborate on your career objective. Print using Black Ink Only - Your application will be photocopied for committee review. Please Note: This scholarship is not available for funding while attending Allan Hancock College. The funding is disbursed during two academic years immediately following the award.

Personal Information Application must be printed using black ink only Applicant's Name: Last First M. AHC I.D. Number Address: Present City Zip Code Phone - Day Email Address: Permanent City Zip Code Phone - Evening Name under which you graduated from AHC, if different from above: If you have not graduated from AHC, will you petition for graduation this spring? Yes No Educational Objective: Degree Program Objective: Bachelor s Career Objective: Are you currently attending a college or university? Yes No If yes, where Please include a copy of your transcript (it does not need to be an official transcript) List other Colleges/Universities/Vocational or Technical Schools you have attended: School(s) Attended Year(s) Attended Overall GPA Completed Units Major Have you applied to a college or university? Yes No If yes, where Have you been accepted to a college or university? Yes No If yes, where I declare that all information submitted in my application packet is true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Allan Hancock College (AHC) to release my scholarship application packet to the scholarship committee and to the appropriate donor(s). To complete the application packet, I authorize the AHC Foundation office to access my Allan Hancock College transcripts. If selected for an award, I understand that AHC and the AHC Foundation will publicize the information. If selected for this award, I will consider it a priority to write a letter of appreciation to the donor. Signature of Applicant Date

Personal Statement Instructions: Write a personal statement describing who you are, your academic preparation, employment experience, achievements, and interest in a career in investigative law enforcement. Include your extracurricular activities at the college or in the community. Limit statement to one page, single-spaced or two pages doubled-spaced. You may type, print in black ink or use a word processor.

Letter of Recommendation This student is applying for the Edwin O Neill Law Enforcement Scholarship in the amount of $10,000. This scholarship is available to students pursuing a career in investigative law enforcement with a goal of working for the county, state or federal government. Please state your evaluation of the candidate s scholastic ability, professional abilities, and personal character. The scholarship committee will rely heavily on your recommendation. Type or use only black ink this page will be photocopied for review. Limit recommendation to one page. Recommender's name Phone or campus ext. Relationship to student: Signature Title (instructor, counselor, pastor, friend, etc.) Return this recommendation to: Allan Hancock College Foundation, 936 S. College Drive, P.O. Box 5170, Santa Maria, CA 93456-5170. Deadline to submit letters of recommendation: February 4, 2015 DO NOT WRITE ON THE BACK OF THIS SHEET