Hale – Mark Todd Hale Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship Grant

Hale – Mark Todd Hale Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Amount: US $100 - US $16,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Hale – Mark Todd Hale Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship honors Mark Todd Hale, who aspired to be a police officer but passed away in 1987. This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors or full-time college students majoring in criminal justice, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to members of Law Enforcement Explorer Posts. The amount awarded varies, reflecting the commitment to supporting future law enforcement professionals.

Overview

Purpose: In memory of Mark Todd Hale, who died from complications arising from elective open-heart surgery on Aug. 12, 1987. He died before realizing his dream of becoming a law enforcement officer. He was a dedicated member of the Corpus Christi Law Enforcement Explorer Post #133 for two years and was attending Del Mar College, majoring in criminal justice, at the time of his death. Amount: Awards for each scholarship vary. Scholarships range from $100 to up to $16,000, with the average award being $1,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a graduating high school senior or a full-time college student (12 hours or more);Major in criminal justice;Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale