This year, an I.U.P.A. Member and the daughter of an I.U.P.A. Member were awarded the Union Plus Scholarship!

The I.U.P.A. put out a press release about the occasion and these impressive students that you can read here. Scholarship awards went to:

• Emma June Fontenot of the State of Washington is the daughter of Mr. David Fontenot, a Member of Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs Law Enforcement Associates, I.U.P.A. Local 27, and she has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
• Steve Johnson of the State of Washington is a Member of Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs Law Enforcement Associates, I.U.P.A. Local 27, and he has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship.

This is Mr. Johnson’s second year in a row receiving the scholarship and it previously also went to:

• Sophia Grace Finnegan-Ayala of Milwaukee. Finnegan-Ayala, whose father, Mr. Alex Ayala, is President of Milwaukee Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local 21, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship.
• Ashley Hope Smith of North Syracuse, New York. Smith, who is a Member of N.Y. State Union of Police Assn, I.U.P.A. Local 8, was awarded a $1,050 scholarship.
• Daniel Padron of Lake Worth, Florida. Padron, whose father, Mr. Fernando Padron, is a Member of Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputies Association, I.U.P.A. Local 6020, was awarded a $1,250 scholarship.

The I.U.P.A. congratulates these inspiring and impressive students on this auspicious accomplishment. If you want to apply for the Union Plus Scholarship, visit here to read about the requirements and to apply!

Each week, the I.U.P.A. Briefing Room features a photo that exemplifies the valuable part of the community that our Law Enforcement Officers all across the U.S. are and their positive impact as well as their dedication, service, and sacrifice.

Submit your photos today to be considered for the photo of the week next week to alinaj@iupa.org.