Tyler Citizens Police Academy Alumni Assoc. Scholarship Grant

The Tyler Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Scholarship, funded by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports students from various East Texas counties. Open to graduating seniors and current college students pursuing any major, this scholarship emphasizes community engagement. Applicants must be children of Tyler PD employees. Financial need is not a consideration, and recipients may reapply for continued support. This initiative reflects a commitment to education and community service, empowering the next generation of leaders.

East Texas Communities Foundation
The strong leadership of early organizers like Isadore Roosth, Norman Shtofman, “Dub” Riter, and an investment of the United Way of Tyler/Smith County launched the Foundation. By 1994, the Foundation’s assets had grown to more than one million dollars.
Scholarships
East Texas Communities Foundation administers a variety of scholarships that have been established by generous individuals to assist students with their educational pursuits. Each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams.
County/High School:  Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Lamar, Leon, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood