The Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 by Sam A. Cabral, I.U.P.A.’s current President. The scholarship honors Edward J. Kiernan, a New York City Police Officer and former I.U.P.A. President in recognition of Eddie’s long commitment to the improvement of law enforcement officers’ and their families’ lives. When asked about the reason he created the scholarship, Cabral said, “The future of our society rests in the hands of young people dedicated to careers serving the public interest with public safety being critical to a stable and successful society. We have an obligation to future generations to support those efforts.”

In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant’s parent or guardian must be a member of a union affiliated with the I.U.P.A.
• The applicant must be accepted at an accredited university or college in a course of study in law enforcement, labor relations, or a related field.
• The applicant must submit a current transcript confirming they have a “B” average or higher.
• The applicant must submit SAT/ACT scores.
• The applicant must submit a letter of recommendation by a school official.

Visit the application form online here to get started. When you have finished, send your application to alinaj@iupa.org or mail it to I.U.P.A., ATTN: Alina Johns, 5632 Bee Ridge Road, Ste. 200, Sarasota, FL 34233 if you prefer to send a hard copy. Contact alinaj@iupa.org with any questions.