Scholarship Opportunities

February 11, 2024



     For anybody that is serious about becoming a Criminal Investigator, a college degree is a common and often times required prerequisite in order to be a competitive applicant.  Unless you are independently wealthy, scholarships should be a critical part of your college education plan.  This below list was developed to assist future 1811s find scholarship opportunities for which they potentially qualify.  Many of these scholarships have unique requirements and can offer much need resources.  I encourage every student to make the effort in researching and applying, as some of these below opportunities can offer life changing assistance for a young student. 


Border Crossing, Smuggling, Illegal Immigration
By SA Blog • March 23, 2026
Smuggling, Illegal Immigration
Data Removal Services, Law Enforcement
By Garak Garak • February 2, 2026
Data Removal Services, Law Enforcement
November 29, 2025
What is an 1811? Learn what the federal Criminal Investigator series means, how it differs from other federal agents, LEAP pay, and which agencies hire Special Agents.
Kiki Camarena, DEA, Cartels
By Garak Garak • September 27, 2025
Kiki Camarena, DEA, Cartels
November 23, 2024
A Special Agent’s take on the Secret Service staffing crisis: forced overtime, agent attrition, strained partnerships, and proposed reforms.
April 22, 2024
Federal law enforcement retirement planning: how the FERS pension, TSP, supplement, and Social Security fit together, plus tools to estimate your income.
By Mike • March 23, 2024
Special Agent Career information and the world of Security Clearance Investigations in the Federal Government
By Mike • February 24, 2024
Sound of Freedom and Human Trafficking, Fact or Fiction? What are the real threats that parents need to be concerned about.
By Mike • November 6, 2023
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are an often misunderstood complement to health insurance plans available to federal employees that can result in substantial savings for the savvy user. It is uniquely suitable for younger employees that have little to no medical expenses.
Government Vehicle
By Mike • September 11, 2023
A well-equipped G-ride: the gear and equipment every federal special agent should keep in their government vehicle.