This scholarship program funds recruitment and training of approximately 1,000 Colombian National Police students yearly, focusing on priority regions with high coca production and criminal activity. It aims to build a professional police force to disrupt illicit drug, weapons, and human trafficking networks threatening U.S. interests. The program ensures financial support through controlled electronic transfers and audit-ready disbursements.
Eligibility is open to qualified candidates from priority geographic areas in Colombia, with additional clarifications provided in the full eligibility text. The program targets individuals eligible for police recruitment scholarships.