Mike Braem Memorial Scholarship
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” -Dr. Seuss
If Mike Braem ever had a motto for his life, this would be it. He smiled and laughed his way through every moment of life. His life tells a story of adventure, perseverance, loyalty, and love.
Mike Braem served as a law enforcement officer for over 20 years in Kern County, California. Throughout these years, he dedicated himself to hard work and impacted the lives of everyone he met, all while making the most of every moment. He created a brotherhood of friendships and established trust with all those he met…even the “bad guys” liked Officer Braem.
He loved fully and deeply, and truly believed that every relationship had purpose. He also believed wholeheartedly that everyone deserves a second chance in life. He not only gave many people second chances during his career, he counseled them and befriended them, allowing them to learn from their mistakes and move forward in life in a more positive direction.
It makes his family smile to know how much he impacted those around him.
This scholarship aims to honor Mike and preserve his legacy by supporting students who are pursuing a law enforcement career that changes lives.
To apply, please answer the following questions:
1. How will you impact the lives of those in your local community as Officer Braem did?
2. Who inspired you to pursue a career in law enforcement?
Please respond to the below:
1. How will you impact the lives of those in your local community as Officer Braem did?
2. Who inspired you to pursue a career in law enforcement?
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September 2023
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The application deadline is Aug 27, 2023. Winners will be announced on Sep 27, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 27, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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