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YOUTH
SCHOLARSHIP
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 of
each year.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR APPLICANTS
1. Applications must be submitted
on the Sheriffs' Association of Texas Application for Scholarship Form
with all supporting information attached.
Mail to: Sheriffs' Association of Texas
Attn: Sherlynn Kelley
1601 South IH 35
Austin, TX 78741-2503
2.
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.
3. A new application must be submitted for each semester. Only
one application needs be submitted with current
supporting information for each semester.
4.
Applicants are only eligible to receive two scholarship awards.
5. Students applying for scholarships must meet the general requirements
of the Sheriffs' Association as well as those set by at least one of the
individual funds.
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
A
son, daughter or grandchild 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
A
son or daughter of a former or current Sheriff of Texas, pursuing a
degree with a major in law enforcement or police science
Texas Railroad Peace
Officers Association Scholarship
A Texas student pursuing a degree in criminal justice and a career in law
enforcement
Sheriff J. R. "Sonny"
and Peggy Sessions Scholarship
A
son, daughter or grandchild of a former or current Sheriff, or
current Deputy or Jailer serving the State of Texas, pursuing a degree
Sheriff D. L. "Sonny"
Keesee Scholarship
A
son or daughter of a Peace Officer serving the State of
Texas, pursuing a degree
Texas Peacemaker Scholarship
A
son, daughter or grandchild of a Sheriff, former Sheriff, Sheriff's
Office employee or a Peace Officer serving the State of
Texas, pursuing a degree
Click on the link below to
open the Peace
Officer Scholarship Application.
Please print out the form, fill it in and mail it to us with
supporting documents.
Youth Scholarship Application - (Viewed in Adobe Acrobat)
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