TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
INITIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Each qualified high school graduate is encouraged to apply.  Applicants must submit an application within four years of graduation from high school.  Applicant must have had a minimum 2.00 grade point average on a 4.00 or equivalent system.

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.  The DPSOA encourages high school graduates to apply for this scholarship.  Applicants who did not attend a public/private school must contact the DPSOA office for eligibility requirements.

NOTE:   Applicants must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours of college credit within 12 consecutive months and within the four year period following receipt of their Initial Scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.00 scale to be eligible for a DPSOA Continuing Education Scholarship.

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 an Initial 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 HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
 

If an official high school transcript is not submitted, a letter, from a high school official, stating  the applicant met the scholastic requirements of a high school  graduate and had a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent is required.
   
____3.  NARRATIVE
 

Must be completed on a typewriter, computer, or similar device. (A handwritten narrative 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