Police academy scholarships help eligible Massachusetts residents pay training costs

The MPTC gives eligible applicants scholarships of $7,000 to help pay academy-related costs. The program is for Massachusetts residents who meet the eligibility requirements and seek full-time police academy training. Applicants must be economically disadvantaged and/or from an underrepresented population in Massachusetts and meet the listed age, education, screening, insurance, medical and fitness requirements. The report says funds paid a partner agency for medical and psychological services, uniforms and required equipment. The report covers fiscal year 2026, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

The MPTC recommends raising the scholarship limit to $12,000. The proposed increase concerns scholarships for police academy candidates. This is a recommendation; the report does not say the higher amount has been approved or is available. The report gives no date for when a higher cap might take effect.