2023 Children of Courage Scholarship Award Recipient
The "Children of Courage" Scholarship Award is aimed at improving the relationship between law enforcement agencies and the youth of the communities of color that they serve. This program seeks to enhance higher education opportunities among qualified high school graduates, providing a financial award that will afford students the opportunity to have higher educational training in the academics of law enforcement or other related areas for the betterment of the Criminal Justice System.Amia is a Sophomore at the Lasell University. She was born and raised in Boston, specifically the Roxbury neighborhood. Amia has been an active participant in many police programs and continues to be a leader her community. She is committed to graduating college and is eager to get a job where she can support her community.