George Webster Memorial State Scholarship Program
The George Webster Memorial State Scholarship rewards academic achievement, community involvement, and the work it takes to earn a college education. Open to the sons, daughters, grandsons, and granddaughters of active Florida FOP members in good standing.
What This Scholarship Means
The George Webster Memorial State Scholarship was built on a simple idea — that the families of Florida law enforcement officers deserve a real boost when a son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter heads to college. It’s not a participation award. It’s earned by the applicant’s academic record, their community involvement, their work history, and where they’re going next. Awards range from $500 to a four-year renewable scholarship of $2,000. Every dollar comes from the FOP membership and the lodges that fund the program.
Who This Is For
To apply, the student must be the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of an active member in good standing of a local FOP lodge in Florida at the time of application. The student must be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university and maintain an overall 2.50 GPA each semester. The Declaration Form must be notarized and certified by the local FOP lodge that verifies the family relationship.
The application has four parts. Each one matters. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be accepted by the Scholarship Committee.
Complete the following essay
In 500 words or less, write about yourself, your school and community activities, any offices or positions you've held, any special recognition you've received, and your goals for after college.
Get Your Latest Transcript
Obtain a copy of your most recent high school or college transcript. The Scholarship Committee will review this against the program's 2.50 GPA requirement.
Complete the Declaration Form
Have your local FOP lodge certify the member's standing on the Declaration Form, then complete the declaration section in front of a notary and have the form notarized.
Submit Your Application
Submit the completed application, essay, transcript, and notarized Declaration Form, through the Florida State FOP application portal before January 16, 2026 at 5:00pm Eastern.
The Renewable Award
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Every scholarship awarded comes from FOP members and lodges who choose to invest in the next generation. Members fund it. Lodge Presidents distribute it. Students earn it. Every part matters.
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