TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Each Application qualified college student is encouraged to apply.  Applicant must have previously applied for and received an Initial DPSOA Scholarship as a graduating high school senior or other eligible applicant.  Application for a Continuing Education Scholarship must be made within four years of receiving an Initial DPSOA Scholarship.  Applicant must have successfully completed a minimum of 24 college semester credit hours within a consecutive 12 month period and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 point grading system.  A maximum of three Continuing Education Scholarships may be received within the four year period.

 Awarded scholarship checks will be sent to the applicant and made payable to the college, university, or trade school of the applicant’s choice.  The granting or non-granting of a scholarship will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.  A $25 fee will be charged for checks necessitating reissue.

 All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or disability.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE UNITED STATE POST OFFICE NO LATER THAN JUNE 15 OF THE CURRENT YEAR.

 To be considered, the application packet must contain all the following items as indicated.

Applicant must initial on this form each item submitted and include this form with the application for scholarship.

_____1.  COMPLETED APPLICATION
 

Application must indicate it is for a Continuing Education Scholarship. Application must be completed on a typewriter, computer, or similar device in its entirety.
(Handwritten applications will not be accepted.)
Application must have applicant’s original signature and be dated.
All information must be true and correct to the best of the applicant’s knowledge.  

   
____2.  OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT
   
____3.  NARRATIVE
 

Must be completed on a typewriter, computer, or similar device. (Handwritten narratives will not be accepted.) 
The narrative is to include the applicant’s achievements, leadership skills, extra-curricular activities, career goals, the need for financial assistance, and any other information applicant feels is pertinent for consideration.
   
 ____4.  RECENT PHOTOGRAPH
 

For a photograph to be published in the DPSOA magazine, it is recommended the applicant be in formal, business, or business casual attire.  Digital and photocopied photographs are not suitable.
A recent 35mm color photograph is appreciated.  Discretion of the Scholarship Committee is final.
   

_____5.  THIS COMPLETED INSTRUCTION SHEET.
   

 MAIL THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET TO:

Department of Public Safety Officers Association
DPSOA Scholarship Program
5821 Airport Blvd.
Austin, Texas  78752