Sheriff Scott Rose of Dodge County announced today the commencement of the Law
Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2026. Sheriff Rose proudly announced that the MSA
Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund for the awarding of up to 18 - $2,000
scholarships for this year. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of the 87
elected Sheriffs of the State of Minnesota.
The MSA gives special recognition to the financial needs of students attending the Peace
Officer Skills Course or one of the two- or four-year law enforcement degree programs around
the state. “The MSA Board of Directors acknowledges the current challenges in recruiting and
greatly appreciates the individuals who decide to serve others through a career in law
enforcement. This is one way that we can support that honorable decision,” said Deputy
Director Brian Johnson.
“Law enforcement remains an incredibly rewarding and important profession,” said Sheriff Scott
Rose. “These scholarships give us an opportunity to encourage the next generation of officers
and support those who want to serve and protect our communities.”.
The MSA recognizes the importance of pre-entry training for people considering law
enforcement as their career choice. The MSA also acknowledges that some students may need
outside help in meeting the costs of such training, even though they excel academically.
The MSA Scholarship Committee, in making its selection of awards, intends to achieve
representation from all geographical areas of the state. The scholarship deadline is November
30th, 2026. Awards will be announced on the MSA web page and on social media at the start of
2027. Application forms and a statement of procedures are available at the Dodge County
Sheriff’s Office. Scholarships are only available to students currently enrolled in one of the
following three categories:
1. Mandated POST Skills Program
2. In their second year of a two-year law enforcement program.
3. In their third or fourth year of a four-year college criminal justice program.
To qualify, students must have completed at least one year of the two-year program or two
years of a four-year program. Students meeting these criteria are invited to obtain a scholarship
application form from their local sheriff’s office or online at www.mnsheriffs.org.
