GREG & DOROTHY CHAPMAN COMMUNITY POLICING SCHOLARSHIP

Greg Chapman served as a police officer in Plainfield, IL for six years while he attended classes at WIU. While employment expectations and a different career path kept him from completing his bachelor’s degree in LEJA, he considers WIU his university and places a high value on their graduates. Having served as a police commissioner in Plainfield, he understands the importance of well prepared officers. He also heavily believes in the importance of community service and volunteer work. Mr. Chapman began this scholarship as a means to support both WIU and future law enforcement officers with a deep commitment to community service.

CRITERIA:

• Major in the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
• Minimum of 30 hours of course work completed
• GPA of 2.8 or above in all college coursework
• Preference given to those with experience in an Explorers program
• One page essay answering the following questions:
• Why did you choose to enter the field of law enforcement?
• What are your career aspirations?
• Explain your community service involvement.