Luca Benedetti Memorial Scholarship Application

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria: Either A current student from the Atascadero Unified School District or A dependent of a current or retired Atascadero Police Association member, or dependent of a current full-time employee of a San Luis Obispo County Law Enforcement Agency. ‍ Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent in both Junior and Senior years of high school and a satisfactory school attendance record. ‍ Be eligible for graduation or have graduated from high school on or before June of 2025. ‍ Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice or a related public service field from an accredited two-year or four-year college or demonstrate a strong commitment to the field of criminal justice and/or public service through academic achievements, extracurricular activities, or community involvement. Colleges must be accredited as defined by the U.S. Department of Education. ‍ Have participated in service or community-oriented activities. Applicants from all backgrounds and demographics are encouraged to apply.