SCHOLARSHIP

Bruce Bishop and William Harvey
Memorial Scholarship Program

Scholarship Information & Agreement
2025 Scholarship Application Form

The Wisconsin State Patrol Alumni Association (WSPAA) will award two (2) $1,000 scholarships to those seeking a degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice to honor these founding fathers instrumental in starting the WSPAA:

• Bruce Bishop – Bruce was a member of the 1st Recruit Class in 1947 and rose to the rank of Major in the Wisconsin State Patrol.
• William Harvey – William (Bill) was a member of the 5th Recruit Class in 1957 (serving 39 years) and was the first Administrator of the Wisconsin State Patrol. Bill was the first WSPAA President.

Scholarship Criteria: (must meet all of these)

1. Parent, grandparent, spouse, or aunt or uncle served as a Wisconsin State Patrol employee.
2. Pursuing career in law enforcement or criminal justice.
3. Attending/plan to attend accredited college, university or technical school as full-time student.
4. Currently have 2.5 grade point average or better.

See the Scholarship Information & Agreement for more information.

Scholarship Application Process:

See the 2025 Scholarship Application Form for application packet contents and the process to submit these materials. Repeat essays and letters of recommendation (e.g., used in a prior year application) will not be accepted.

• Application packets must be postmarked by: MAY 16, 2025

Application packets will be reviewed and scored by an independent panel of judges.

Please direct any questions to the WSPAA Communications Director at kimwspaa@gmail.com or 608-274-7750.
 

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