ANNUAL SEBA SCHOLARSHIP

THE 2025 SCHOLARSHIP
PERIOD IS NOW OPEN


Each year between January 1st and April 1st applications are accepted for the SEBA Scholarships. SEBA will award a $5,000 Richard E. Scovel Scholarship, a $2,500 SEBA Scholarship and a $1,000 Reserve Scholarship. Det. Richard E. Scovel was the SEBA President from 1978-1979.

He was instrumental in bringing SEBA up to the high standards it is today, including the right for deputy sheriffs to represent themselves in County negotiations. Det. Scovel was killed in an off-duty automobile accident in 1981. This scholarship is SEBA’s way of showing our gratitude to Det. Scovel and keeping his memory alive.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS

  • Dependent child of a SEBA member in the following units: Safety, Safety Management, Specialized Peace Officer, Specialized Peace Officer Supervisory, or Specialized Fire Services; a Retired member from one of the above units; Reserve member; Child of a member who died in the line of duty; or SEBA employee.

  • Will graduate high school in June of this year.

  • Upper 50% of his/her graduating class.

  • In good standing within his/her community.

YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER MUST FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN APPLYING:

• Obtain a transcript of high school grades and upload via the online application.

• Complete the following online application.

• If you have any questions or technical issues please contact our office at (909) 885-6074.

Application must be received between January 1 and April 1

The Scholarship Committee may interview top applicants prior to selection. Recipients will be notified by May 15th.

Scholarships will be paid to the college as follows:

  • $5,000 Richard E. Scovel Scholarship $1,500/year first two years and $1,000/year last two years

  • $2,500 SEBA Scholarship - $750/year first two years and $500/year last two years

  • $1,000 Reserve Scholarship - $500/year for two years

Recipients must remain continuously enrolled in college during the award period. Termination of enrollment in college will automatically terminate award. Good luck!