November 7, 2005 - Grantham University now offers a scholarship program for all active and retired federal, state and local law enforcement professionals. The Law Enforcement Scholarship program provides a tuition discount and includes the cost of all required textbooks and software.

"This scholarship was created because we want to acknowledge and thank the law enforcement professionals who protect and serve our citizens, our communities and our country every day," said Tom Macon, CEO and Chairman of Grantham University. "We are proud to include this program as part of our mission to make college degrees accessible and affordable for all working adults."

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, larger law enforcement agencies were twice as likely to include college coursework as a requirement for employment in 2000 than they were in 1990. College coursework is also a requirement for new law enforcement officers in one in three State agencies (www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/lemas00.pdf).

Grantham is working with organizations like the United States Park Police, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the International Union of Police Associations to provide officers with the opportunity to earn a college degree online at their own pace when and where it is convenient for them.

Grantham University offers bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice - Homeland Security, and Criminal Justice - Computer Science. All of these programs are designed to prepare students for a variety of positions in law enforcement and to enable current law enforcement personnel to expand their knowledge and skills.

For more information about the Law Enforcement Scholarship program, visit www.grantham.edu/lawenforcement.htm or call 800.955.2527.

About Grantham University:
Established in 1951, Grantham University is a private institution that specializes in online education for the working adult student. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable and academically challenging online courses and degree programs that prepare its graduates for careers in business, engineering technology, computer science, criminal justice, information technology and other professional fields. Grantham University offers a military scholarships and discount program for active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and military family members, as well as scholarships for law enforcement professionals. Grantham's courses are 100% online, allowing students to study at home, at work, on Temporary Duty (TDY) or from almost anywhere in the world. Grantham University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). For more information, visit www.grantham.edu or call 1-800-955-2527.