SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PURPOSE:
To provide a student with the assistance in offsetting costs to attend a college or university of their choice. These awards shall be administered through the Scholarship Committee awarded to sons/daughters of active members in good standing of the San Antonio Hispanic Police Officers Organization (SAHPOO). Members must have been a member of SAHPOO for at least two years or upon graduation from the Police Academy. A limited number of awards may be
awarded to qualifying students in the San Antonio, Bexar County and surrounding areas.
ELIGIBILITY:
Funds are to be awarded on the basis of:
- Academics – Each applicant must be a high school senior student. Applicants must meet the requirements for entrance in the Community College/University of his or her choice. Applicants must have maintained a 3.1 G.P.A. or better. Others will be considered under special circumstances.
- Citizenship – Each applicant must show evidence of moral force of character, unselfishness, and consideration of others.
- Leadership – Each applicant must demonstrate leadership in the home, at school, and community activities.