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The Jason M. Baker Public Safety Scholarship Fund was established in
2002 by Jason’s parents, Jerry and Sharon Baker, in memory of
Jason’s dedication to service, community and country. The fund is
managed by the Central Indiana Community Foundation and provides
scholarship assistance to high school seniors intending to pursue a
course study related to a career in public safety. The award varies
for each recipient and is renewable each year while the recipient is
attending school. Jerry Baker chairs the scholarship selection
committee.
To find out about past recipients of the scholarship please visit
out
recipients page.
Applicants for the scholarship must meet the following requirements:
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Plan to pursue a two or four year degree in or related to a career
in public safety that may include, but not need be limited to,
forensics, fire and law enforcement
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Demonstrate
financial need
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Demonstrate
academic promise
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Demonstrate
community and/or school involvement and service
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Demonstrate good
character, citizenship and a healthy lifestyle
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Intend to continue
to serve the community
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Preference is given
to students attending an Indiana educational institution
The scholarship is funded by proceeds raised through the Beyond the
Badge 5K Run & Walk, as well as, corporate and private donations.
Further, a contribution by Crown Hill Cemetery is made to the fund
for every memorial inscription and burial space purchased in the
Heroes of Public Safety Section.
Funds are distributed yearly to recipients. Currently, each
recipient receives a $6,000 gift distributed equally over 4 years.
To date, the fund is 35% of its goal. The closer the fund gets to
achieving this goal, the more assistance can be provided to the
scholarship recipients.
To apply for this
scholarship please visit the
Central
Indiana Community Foundation (CICF)
website.
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