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Steve Nothem II Memorial Scholarship

Carrollton Police Officers Association

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduating High School Senior
  • Accepted into or intends to attend a recognized University, Junior College, or Community College upon graduation

Other requirements

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale OR 80 points or better on a 100 point scale
  • Demonstrated interest in law enforcement career
  • Funding: Funded through the Charities portion of the Carrollton Police Officers Association, supported by fundraisers including the Mother Son Monster Mash, Daddy Daughter Dance, and Steve Nothem Golf Tournament
  • Contact: info@carrolltonpoa.com

Overview

Created in October 2022 to honor Officer Steve Nothem, who was lost to tragic circumstances. The scholarship rewards and encourages young people to enter law enforcement and be part of the Carrollton community.

Geographic Scope: Carrollton, TX (must reside within the city for the majority of the 2023-2024 school year)

Eligibility:

  • Graduating High School Senior
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale OR 80 points or better on a 100 point scale
  • Accepted into or intends to attend a recognized University, Junior College, or Community College upon graduation
  • Demonstrated interest in law enforcement career

Funding: Funded through the Charities portion of the Carrollton Police Officers Association, supported by fundraisers including the Mother Son Monster Mash, Daddy Daughter Dance, and Steve Nothem Golf Tournament

How to Apply

Application Process

Required Materials:

  1. Completed scholarship application form
  2. Copy of college acceptance letter or course schedule
  3. High school transcript
  4. 2-3 reference letters (preference for at least one reference from law enforcement)
  5. Two-to-three-page essay describing:
    • Work within the community
    • Post high school goals
    • Interest in law enforcement career
    • Steps taken to develop law enforcement interests

Submission:

  • Email completed application and supporting documents to info@carrolltonpoa.com
  • Previous deadline: 07/24/2024 (note: this date has passed; current deadline unknown)

What Carrollton Police Officers Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026
1
Total given
$36K
Median grant
$36K
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Carrollton, TX.

Example grants

  • Various Donations · Carrollton, TX

    $36K

IRS Form 990, 2026. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

  • Education

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