New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship
Offered by New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) · Free to apply
The LEOM Scholarship supports the dependent children of New Jersey law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. It covers up to the full cost of attendance at an eligible public or private New Jersey college after all other grants and scholarships are applied, for up to eight payments. Students must be New Jersey residents for 12 consecutive months before enrolling, have a high school diploma or GED, be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or eligible for the NJ Alternative Application, and keep satisfactory academic progress. The LEOM application is completed each year in the NJFAMS portal by October 1 for students starting in the fall or March 1 for those starting in the spring.
Other deadlines near this one
- Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)Due October 1, 2027 · Up to $4,000/yr (public) or $5,000/yr (private nonprofit)
- New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB)Due October 1, 2027 · Free tuition (up to the highest NJ public tuition)
- Ohio Governor's Merit ScholarshipDue October 1, 2027 · $5,000/yr, renewable up to 4 years ($20,000 total)
How hard is the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~2 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to New Jersey residents
- Fewer rivalsRequires a specific life circumstance
- More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of New Jersey
- Must attend a college in New Jersey (the award does not travel out of state)
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- For parent first responder line of duty death
- Parent must have been a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty
- Must be a New Jersey resident for 12 months before enrolling
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The next projected deadline is October 1, 2027 (estimated). The last verified deadline has passed; the next cycle is projected from this award's usual October 1 deadline. Confirm the exact date on the official site. Complete the LEOM application in NJFAMS in the summer after senior year, before October 1.
- Spring semester application deadline
- October 1, 2027 (estimated)
- Fall semester application deadline
- October 1, 2027 (estimated)
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Common questions about the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship
How much is the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship worth?
The New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship awards up to full cost of attendance after other aid and is renewable in later years.
When is the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship deadline?
The next projected deadline is October 1, 2027 (estimated). The last verified deadline has passed; the next cycle is projected from this award's usual October 1 deadline. Confirm the exact date on the official site. Complete the LEOM application in NJFAMS in the summer after senior year, before October 1.
Who is eligible for the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of New Jersey; Must attend a college in New Jersey (the award does not travel out of state); Open to high school seniors and current college students; For parent first responder line of duty death.
Does the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 2 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as qualify and receive, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 2 hrs of paperwork.
Is the New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The New Jersey Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (LEOM) Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
More state grants & programs
- New Jersey Survivor Tuition Benefits (STB)Free tuition (up to the highest NJ public tuition) · due October 1, 2027
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