Trooper Ricky Marshall McCoy Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Information

Friends and family of Ricky McCoy established this scholarship in 1986. McCoy was a graduate of the University and majored in Criminal Justice. In January of 1986 McCoy, who had become a state trooper, was shot down in the line of duty. The fund provides assistance to criminal justice majors.

Scholarship Criteria

  • Must be an incoming or current full-time student.
  • Must be a Criminal Justice Major.
  • Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Must remain registered as a full-time student.

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/05/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Priority consideration is given, but not restricted, to dependents of Virginia State Troopers or retired troopers and/or students from Roanoke, the New River Valley or the Commonwealth of Virginia at large. Do you have a parent serve as a Virginia State Trooper?