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Eligibility:
Program
§ Applicants must be children or grandchildren of members of the Fraternal Order of Police Texas
§ For the purpose of undergraduate study at accredited colleges, universities and training institutes
§ Applicants must be unmarried and under the age of 25 to receive the grant
§ Must not have been convicted of a criminal act
§ Grants to the designated institution may be used for room and board, tuition, library fees, textbooks and related instructional materials
§ 5 (five) new awards will be given annually
Scholarship Criteria:
· $1000.00 – Five (5) scholarship awards for applicants of members. Students must reapply each year through the scholarship fund for awarding of the grants
· Awards will be sent to the Institution where selected applicants have been accepted and attending by August 5th of each year
Deadline for Submission: May 31st
Application Requirements:
· Minimum of two (2) letters from High School Teachers/Counselors, on letterhead with original signatures. If the applicant has already completed a college semester or is reapplying for a grant, letters of recommendation will be from Professors, Academic Advisors or Department Heads.
· Personal recommendation from an adult who is not a relative, with original signature.
· Autobiography to include career goals and plans. (optional if reapplying and has not changed)
· Certified High School and/or College transcripts showing a GPA of 3.0 or higher
· SAT or ACT scores (not needed if applicant has completed one year of college)
· Awards and Honors
· Extracurricular activities
· Work History
Selection Process:
· All scholarships will be awarded by the Scholarship Committee.
· Applications of awarded recipients will be kept on file at the State FOP Office.
· Awards are not limited by race, color, creed, national origin or sex.
FOP Scholarship