Sergeant Craig Johnson Scholarship Grant

Sergeant Craig Johnson Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Tulsa Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 11, 2025

Summary

The Sergeant Craig Johnson Scholarship, established by the Tulsa Community Foundation in 1998, honors the legacy of Sgt. Craig Johnson, a dedicated Tulsa Police Officer. This scholarship is designed for graduates of public or charter high schools in East Tulsa who plan to pursue higher education at accredited institutions in Oklahoma. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate a commitment to public service, with preference given to those in financial need.

Overview

Tulsa Community Foundation Launched in 1998, Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF) makes a difference every day to serve donors, Tulsa and support communities across the country. We are a partner to thousands of individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations; all working to help us accomplish our charitable purposes.  We are committed to investing in Tulsa and Northeastern Oklahoma working to create a just and vibrant state where all communities and people thrive. Each year, alongside our donors, we make thousands of grants to the nonprofit sector. Sergeant Craig Johnson Scholarship Sergeant Craig Johnson served with the Tulsa Police Department for 15 years and was a dedicated servant to the city. A graduate of Union High School, Sgt. Johnson spent most of his career assigned to east Tulsa at the Mingo Valley Division. He was able to achieve many things through his service as a Tulsa Police Officer, including becoming a training officer, a sergeant, and being instrumental in changing the law on copper theft. Prior to his passing, he was awarded with the Tulsa Police Department Purple Heart. The purpose of the Sergeant Craig Johnson Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships for current graduates of public or charter high schools in East Tulsa who plan to enroll in an undergraduate program of study at an accredited U.S. college, university, technical program or trade school in the state of Oklahoma.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Available for students attending a high school and living within the Mingo Valley. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA or higher to qualify and be planning to enroll in a college, university, technical program or trade school in the state of Oklahoma.Special preference will be given to students majoring in a degree that illustrates a commitment to public service and/or with the greatest financial need.