The Sheriffs' Association of Texas offers scholarships to eligible students pursuing an academic degree at a college or university. In addition to the Sheriffs' Association of Texas scholarships several others are made available through the generosity of individuals or other organizations. These funds are managed by the Sheriffs' Association of Texas for award to qualified students. The scholarships are awarded in the Spring and Fall each year.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS
Applications must be submitted on the Sheriffs' Association of Texas Application
for Scholarship Form with all supporting information attached.
Applications must be received in the Sheriffs' Association of Texas office
by March 1st each year for the Spring Semester and by October 15th each
year for the Fall Semester.
Only one application may be submitted for the Spring Semester and one
for the Fall Semester. A new application must be submitted with current
supporting information for each consideration.
Applicants are only eligible to receive two scholarship awards.
SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be enrolled in a College or University in an academic course
of study
2. Must be less than 25 years of age at time of application.
3. Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
4. Must have completed at least one semester of college.
5. Must be enrolled as a full time student during the semester the application
is submitted. The general rule will be for 12 semester hours undergraduate,
9 semester hours for graduate students.
6. Must not have been convicted of a crime which would make an individual
ineligible for employment in his/her field of study.
7. Must submit with application a brief biographical sketch and narrative,
written in the applicant's own words, stating why the applicant believes
he/she is deserving of a scholarship award. May include personal accomplishments,
activities and experiences and may not exceed two (2) typewritten, double
spaced pages in length.
SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS & REQUIREMENTS
Sheriffs' Association of Texas Academic Scholarship
son, daughter or ward of a Sheriff, former Sheriff, Sheriff's Office
employee, or a peace officer serving the State of Texas pursuing a degree
Clint and Donna Peoples Scholarship
son, daughter or ward of a former or present Sheriff of Texas, pursuing
a degree with a major in law enforcement or police science
Texas Railroad Peace Officers Association Scholarship
a student pursuing a degree in criminal justice and a career in law
enforcement
Sheriff J.R. "Sonny" and Peggy Sessions Scholarship
son, daughter, grandchild or ward of a former or current Sheriff, or
current Deputy or Jailer serving the State of Texas pursuing a degree
Jim Boutwell Scholarship
son, daughter, grandchild or ward of a former or present Texas peace
officer pursuing a degree
Robert R. Gladney Scholarship
son or daughter of a current Sheriff or fulltime Deputy pursuing a
degree
Sheriff D.L. "Sonny" Keesee Scholarship
son, daughter or ward of a full-time peace officer serving the State
of Texas pursuing a degree
Scholarship applications are available from the Association or in plain text format.