The Jodi O’Brien Scholarship Fund was started in honor of our dear friend, Deputy Jodi O'Brien. Not only was Jodi a dedicated deputy for the Will County Sheriff's Office, but she was truly a great person, inside and out. She was a wife, mother, sister and friend to so many. Jodi was known for her community service and was always giving back to her community and her peers. If someone in the department was going through any hardship, Jodi would host a bake sale and ensure that the proceeds went to the person in need. Our hope is that Jodi's legacy will continue on through this scholarship by encouraging and supporting others to serve in their community. There is no greater gift than that of giving to others.
Application Criteria
Application deadline is September 13th, 2024 by 4pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Seeking college students with a record of volunteerism in the community.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or technical school. The applicant's most recent school transcript must be attached to verify GPA.
Applicants must be FOP Lodge #94 members, County of Will employees, or children/grandchildren of an employee.
Applicants will be required to write a 250 to 500 word essay.
Scholarship funds will be paid in December 2024 or January 2025 for the second semester of the student and will be paid directly to the school and not to the student. It will be the student's responsibility to submit to the Foundation at that time an invoice for second semester tuition and fees, student ID number, and college information.
Applicants must have documentation supporting at least 75 hours of community service for 2023/2024 with their application attesting that they are qualified for this scholarship program.
Applications will be reviewed, and recipients will be selected October 21st, 2024.
Scholarship Application
Printed applications and supplemental materials can be mailed to:
Jodi O'Brien Scholarship Fund
c/o FOP Lodge #94
95 S Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60436