NAACP To Offer Scholarships To Those Wanting To Join GRPD
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.