A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded each year to a black man or woman interested in a career with the Grand Rapids Police Department.

WOOD-TV reports that the NAACP is offering this scholarship to encourage African Americans to join the GRPD, and hope to eventually expand the program.

Organizers say the goal is to "cultivate a police force that demographically reflects" Grand Rapids.

Those interested in applying for the scholarship can head to the Grand Rapids NAACP website, and send a message to request information.

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