A Covington police cruiser. Photo: provided | Covington Police Department

The Covington branch of the Fraternal Order of Police is offering a $500 scholarship for local graduating seniors, the application deadline of which is July 1.

“The FOP is proud to continue the tradition of helping to support the community with this scholarship as we invest in the future of Covington through encouraging the development of tomorrow’s leaders,” said Covington Police Officer Douglas Ullrich in a press release. “We look forward to learning about some of the truly exceptional youth in Covington as we go through their applications.”

Applicants must include a 400 to 700-word essay answering the following question: “What does Covington mean to me?” Applicants must be residents of Covington.

Learn more at the City of Covington’s website.

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