1. (1) To qualify for the Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship, an applicant shall:

   1. (a) be a high school graduate;
   2. (b) complete a Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship application, published by OCHE;
   3. (c) when eligible, enroll in a basic training course at a state certified academy as defined in Section 53-6-202;
   4. (d) enroll in a qualifying post-secondary program at an eligible institution; and
   5. (e) commit to working as a peace officer in Utah for no less than five years after the day on which POST certifies the scholarship recipient.
2. (2) A recipient who takes a leave of absence from their institution or defers their enrollment shall obtain an approved deferral from their institution and provide documentation to verify the approved deferral to OCHE.
3. (3) A student receiving the Public Safety Officer Career Advancement Grant, as described in Section 53H-11-410, is not eligible to participate in the Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship Program.

KEY: Utah Board of Higher Education, scholarship, Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship Program

Date of Last Change: May 5, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-11-403