As John Weicker finishes his final two months of school, he’s counting down the days with a small ticker in his office.On Thursday, the counter read 44 days, plus a few hours, minutes and seconds.ANGOLA – The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association is offering college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies.
Steuben County Sheriff Tim Troyer announced last week about 40 of the $500 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying students throughout the state.
To qualify, applicants must be Indiana residents and current members of the sheriffs’ association or a dependent child or grandchild. They also must attend an Indiana college or university, major in a law enforcement field and enroll as a full-time student with at least 12 hours.
Applications are available from high school counselors or can be downloaded at www.steubensheriff.com. Completed applications must be received by April 1.
