College/University applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university and have completed 24 semester (or 36 quarter) units of college study prior to award disbursement. Award disbursement requires that you provide proof of class enrolment (from Bursar’s Office) as a full-time student at an accredited college or university, and an official transcript prior to receiving award.

High School applicants must receive a high school diploma in the 2025-202 academic school year. Award disbursement requires that award recipient provide proof of acceptance and class enrollment at an accredited academic institution (from Bursar’s Office) and an official high school transcript prior to receiving award.

All applicants must pursue an academic degree with the intent to work within a criminal justice related or law enforcement profession and live or attend school in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Applicants must have a minimum, cumulative grade point average of 2.7.
All applicants must complete the application and submit all required documents
POSTMARKED or SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY NO LATER THAN April 11, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Incomplete, or illegible
application packets will not be reviewed or considered for awards.

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from and submitted to the NOBLE San Francisco Bay Area Chapter’s website: Noble San Francisco Bay Area (sfbayareanoble.org)

If submitting by mail, send completed application packet to:

NOBLE SF BAY AREA CHAPTER – SCHOLARSHIP
P.O. Box 3542
Danville, CA 94526

Questions may be directed to: Zurvohn A. Maloof, itszurv@yahoo.com.

The application packet must be complete and include the following:

• A 650 to 750-word essay; typed, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and 12-point font. Essays should incorporate this year’s scholarship theme of “Honoring 50 Years of Leadership: Building Trust Between Law Enforcement and the Communities We Serve.” Your essay should explore the theme and include your academic achievements, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. You must author and prepare your own essay.
• A copy of your current transcript as proof of your grade point average. An unofficial copy is acceptable for the initial application process; however, an official transcript is required prior to award disbursement.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation in support of your application. Letters must be from a current or former faculty/teacher, student support personnel (i.e., school counselor or advisor), or a local community leader not related to the applicant.
• A current, non-copyrighted photograph (a solo, head shot) for use in the event of selection. Photos will not be returned.

Evaluation Criteria

• All applicants will be evaluated based on academic achievements, community involvement, extracurricular activities, personal recommendations, written essay, and your ability to follow instructions.
• NOBLE’s evaluation of the applicant regarding each criteria shall be made at its sole and complete discretion. Applicants will not be evaluated based on color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
• Awardees will be selected by the scholarship committee and approved by The Chapter Executive Board.
• Applicants who are selected to receive an award will be notified in writing. Awardees will be honored at a NOBLE event.

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¹ San Francisco Bay Area includes Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties.