I.N.I.A. Scholarship

The Michael Garbo Memorial INIA Scholarship Program

EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

We are honored to have the International Narcotics Interdiction Association Scholarship program partner with us in memory of fallen Drug Enforcement Administration Group Supervisor (GS) Michael G. Garbo, who was a member of the INIA organization. The Michael Garbo Foundation chose to work with the International Narcotics Interdiction Association to keep what was close to our hearts and what Michael had taken away from these courses throughout his career. He learned new tactics through training from what INIA offers in all areas of narcotics interdiction enforcement. Courses through INIA included airport, train, bus, parcel, highway interdiction, and other narcotics-related topics.

The Michael Garbo Foundation, along with International Narcotics Interdiction Association, supports young men and women who represent the qualities of justice, honor, and accountability. We recognize the importance of supporting students as they pursue their academic excellence. We support this mission by providing scholarships to students who are preparing to or already attending college. The Michael G. Garbo Memorial - INIA scholarship program is for applicants related to an INIA member or referred by an INIA member. If you are an INIA member and have a student or know of a student, you can go to the INIA website under scholarships to apply.

INIA Plaque Presentation

Before the scholarship presentation, Vida and Alexis Garbo had expressed their gratitude to the INIA board members for their support and dedication to the INIA scholarship program. In addition to the scholarships, it is with great honor that we present, on behalf of Alexis, myself, and the Michael Garbo Foundation, a commemorative memorial plaque and a metal plaque in loving memory of DEA Special Agent Michael Garbo. These plaques stand as a lasting tribute to Agent Garbo's extraordinary contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence in the field of law enforcement. They extended their sincere appreciation to President Steve Hart and Executive Director Benny Goodman, for their continuous support and guidance. We extend our deepest thanks to all those involved in making the INIA scholarship program a resounding success. We eagerly anticipate continuing this important work together, fostering a brighter future for aspiring scholars.

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