The Jason M. Baker Public Safety Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 by Jason’s parents, Jerry and Sharon Baker in memory of his dedication to service, community and country. The fund is managed by the Central Indiana Community Foundation and provides scholarship assistance for high school seniors intending to pursue a course study related to a career in public safety. The award varies for each recipient and is renewable each year while the recipient is attending school. Jerry Baker chairs the scholarship selection committee.

To find out about past recipients of the scholarship please visit out recipients page.

Applicants for the scholarship must meet the following requirements:

Plan to pursue a two or four year degree in or related to a career in public safety that may include, but not need be limited to, forensics, fire and law enforcement.

• Demonstrate financial need.
• Demonstrate academic promise.
• Demonstrate community and/or school involvement and service.
• Demonstrate good character, citizenship and a healthy lifestyle.
• Intend to continue to serve the community.
• Preference is given to students attending an Indiana educational institution.

The scholarship is funded by proceeds raised through the Beyond the Badge 5K Run & Walk, the Heroes Tour Motorcycle Ride, as well as, corporate and private donations. Further, a contribution by Crown Hill Cemetery is made to the fund for every memorial inscription and burial space purchased in the Heroes of Public Safety Section. 


Funds are distributed yearly to recipients. Currently, each recipient receives a $6,000 gift distributed equally over 4 years.  To date, the fund is 35% of its goal.  The closer the fund gets to achieving this goal, the more assistance can be provided to the scholarship recipients. 

To apply for this scholarship please visit the
Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) website.