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Annual Larry Monroe Scholarship Award

FBI NEIA AWARDS THREE MONROE SCHOLARSHIPS

The FBI National Executive Institute Associates (NEIA) is pleased to announce the awarding of three $2500 FBI NEIA Monroe Scholarships this year.

The Monroe Scholarship is awarded annually in memory of former FBI Agent Lawrence J. Monroe, one of the founders of the National Executive Institute.  Larry played a crucial role in the initial program design, curriculum development and administration of many NEI programs during his long, distinguished career at the FBI Academy.  His untimely death in 1999 led to the creation of this coveted scholarship.

Candidates for this award include all eligible FBI NEIA members’ children and grandchildren who are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program or who are pursuing a graduate degree.

The 2020 recipients of the FBI NEIA Monroe Scholarships are:

DANAE L. HILLARD

Congratulations Danae L. Hillard, granddaughter of Terry Hillard, for your selection as one of the 2020 recipients of the FBI National Executive Institute Associates’ (NEIA) Monroe Scholarship.  Terry Hillard is the former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department and member of FBI NEI Class No. 23.

Danae graduated from Morgan Park Academy, Chicago, IL., where she was an honor student and active in church, community, and school projects.  One of her most rewarding experiences was conducting donation drives for “Well of Mercy”, a home for single women and their children who have been abandoned or abused.  She was also a member of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center’s dance troupe, where she learned the values of discipline, creativity, teamwork, and competition.

Danae is now attending Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, where she is planning a career in medicine.

SAMANTHA SIRK

Congratulations Samantha Sirk, daughter of Scott Fear, for your selection as one of the 2020 recipients of the FBI National Executive Institute Associates’ (NEIA) Monroe Scholarship.  Scott Fear is the former Assistance Chief, U.S. Park Police and member of FBI NEI Class No. 42.

Samanatha graduated from Brentsville District High School, Nokesville, VA., where she was on the cheerleading team, participated in the Sports Medicine Club, and active in church programs feeding the hungry.   During a workout her sophomore year she had a serious accident breaking her arm literally in half and was advised she would never be able to cheer again.  Samantha, after surgery and 15 months of extensive physical therapy and training, was named captain of the cheerleading team her senior year and led her team to the Cheerleading State Championship.

Samanatha is attending the University of Alabama enrolled in their kinesiology program to become a physical therapist to help others fulfill their dreams.

DARBY MONAHAN

Congratulations Darby Monahan, daughter of Gregory Monahan, for your selection as one of the 2020 recipients of the FBI National Executive Institute Associates’ (NEIA) Monroe Scholarship.  Gregory Monahan is the Acting Chief, U.S. Park Police and member of FBI NEI Class No. 43.

Darby graduated from Kettle Run High School, Warrenton, VA., and the Mountain Vista Governor’s School which is a STEM school at the Lord Fairfax Community College where she earned her Associates Degree in Biology.  Darby was on the high school swim team, coached the neighborhood swim team, and created an annual fundraiser called “Laps for Law Enforcement” where she raised money during National Police Week for the Concerns of Police Survivors.  Darby also volunteered on a weekly basis at a local free health clinic and was an athletic trainer for the high school basket and lacrosse teams.

Darby is attending the University of South Carolina studying biochemistry to become a medical doctor.

Award Recipients