Vallejo Police Officers' Association Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Vallejo, CA area
Focus Areas: Education; support for youth in the community

The Vallejo Police Officers' Association awards up to five $500 scholarships annually to college-bound graduating high school seniors. The scholarships are named in honor of fallen officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to the City of Vallejo and its citizens, as well as Lieutenant Doug Clark who supported high school seniors in the community.

Named Scholarships

• Officer Calvin Thacker Memorial Scholarship
• Officer William Easson Jr. Memorial Scholarship
• Officer Jeff Azuar Memorial Scholarship
• Officer Jim Capoot Memorial Scholarship
• Lieutenant Doug Clark Scholarship

Eligibility

• Who may apply: All graduating high school seniors bound for a two or four-year college or university
• Must have acceptance letter from an accredited college or university

Contact Information

Vallejo, CA 94590

PO Box: 1040 Colusa Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 (alternate: PO Box 1491, Vallejo, CA 94590)

Application Process

CHECKLIST OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Completed application form—legibly written with all questions answered
2. Acceptance letter from an accredited college or university
3. Copy of most recent transcript
4. Typed essay (required):
   • Maximum two pages
   • Font: Times New Roman, size 12
   • Double-spaced with one-inch margins
   • Must address the following topics:
   • Your journey to high school
   • Your intended academic and extracurricular activities during college
   • How you will apply what you have learned to your post-college plans and your aspirations for the community

WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE:

• Do NOT include recommendation letters
• Do NOT include resumes
• Do NOT use staples or paper clips
• Do NOT include photos

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Make a photocopy of your application and essay for your reference
2. Mail completed materials to:
   • Vallejo Police Officers' Association
   • 1040 Colusa Street
   • Vallejo, CA 94590
   • Attention: Scholarship Committee

OR

1. Email completed materials to: scholarship@vallejopoa.org

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Failure to meet criteria, complete checklist, and/or meet the deadline will result in automatic disqualification
• Deadline information not specified on website (assume spring/early summer based on "graduating high school seniors")