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Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy Scholarship

The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) awards a 2 year scholarship for cadets of the four-year program (two years in high school and two in college). Students must meet or exceed the following requirements to be eligible:

• A 3.0 (B) average upon completing the 2 year high school component.

• A 90% attendance rate throughout the high school component.

• No Driving Suspensions or Revocations.

• Drug Screening.

Meeting or exceeding these requirements will guarantee a scholarship to attend one of many City Colleges of Chicago.

Other Scholarships may be available through the FBI and CPD fraternal orders.

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