2026 Sheriffs Foundation of York County Student Scholarship Winners

YORK COUNTY, SC – The Sheriff’s Foundation of York County, Inc. is proud to announce its 2026 annual scholarship awards, reaffirming its commitment to providing educational opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Since 2011, the Sheriff’s Foundation has awarded more than $310,000 in scholarships to high school students who excel academically. The Foundation offers $2,000 scholarships to selected applicants who plan to study law enforcement-related fields, including criminal justice, corrections, forensic science, criminology, social work, nursing, or public relations.

There are five exceptional York County students:

  • Clover High School
    • Ada Fronczkiewicz
  • Northwestern High School
    • James Dalton Ligon
    • Emma Neiconi
    • Marina Rangel
  • Home School
    • Rachel Helms

The Sheriff’s Foundation of York County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Recognizing that effective law enforcement is the cornerstone of a free and safe society, the Sheriff’s Foundation of York County, Inc. is committed to a vision of the future that ensures quality, integrity, accountability, and increased public support for the law enforcement profession.

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