Melvin Drum was the Chief Deputy of Ochiltree County. He was killed in the line of duty while on a traffic stop involving a domestic disturbance. Chief Drum was not only an outstanding Chief Deputy but also was extremely involved in his community, especially with youth activities. Five (5) of the scholarships are available to a son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter of any Sheriff or Sheriff’s Office employee in the State of Texas. These scholarships are academic scholarships for a recipient that is attending, or will be attending an accredited college, university, or trade school within the State of Texas. These scholarships will be in the amount of $2,000.00 each with the first $1000.00 to be awarded at the conference in Kerrville. The second payment of $1000.00 will be awarded in the following spring, upon proof to the TCDA treasurer that the original recipient is still enrolled and has passing grades. This proof should be in the form of a certified copy of the recipient’s transcript from the college, university or trade school.
One (1) of the scholarships will be in the amount of $2,000.00 and will be available to a Sheriff’s Office employee attending college or a law enforcement training academy. This scholarship will be awarded in one payment at the conference in Kerrville. An example would be a jailer employed at a Sheriff’s Office wanting to attend a law enforcement academy in order to become a licensed Peace Officer, or a Sheriff’s Office employee attending a college or university in pursuit of a degree.
| — | 2019 Justin Pollack, Angela Del Bosque, David Zapata, Lawrence Fuentes, Brooke Jones, Abigail Belangeri |
| 2018 Ty Guenter, Michelle Ortega, Lauren Richter, Cheyenne Stroope, Sarah Tillman |
2017 Taylor Tully, Sara Vallie, Taylor Sanders, Faith Chatham, Ronnie Martinez, Leah Warren |
| 2016 Emilio Torres, Catherine Kruger, Taylor Looney, Louis Maldonado, Colton Oglesby, Paige Shearer |
2015 Aaron Skelton, Brandon Michell, Bianca Schmerber, Kia Lyons, Matthew Reyna, Jose Lopez |
| 2014 Dylan Lamensky, Victoria Campion, Brooklyn Harris, Clarence Oldham |
2013 Randi McRae, Ashley Brentsen, Alexandra Stevens, Bailee Peavey |
| 2012 Miranda Hoehne, Marissa Garcia, Kelsey Floyd, David Alaniz |
2011 Megan D. Sosa, Blake Chaffin, Jacob Copeland, Monica Shaffer |
| 2010 Alexis Dee-Anne Sullins, Amanda L. Jones, Audra Thurman, Tanner Todd Gillem |
2009 Courtney Inman, Ember McKinney, Cori Vega, Timothy Prout |
| 2008 Erin Taylor, Brittany Jennings, Timothy Prout |
2007 Tiffany Hernandez, William Schaefer, Angela Clark, Cole Thurman |
| 2006 Jared Garner, Monica Garcia, Brittany Martin |
2005 Laci Walden, Lakeshia Bolton, Matthew Moose, Whitney Haney |
| 2004 Jennifer Redwine, Levi Allen |
2003 Crystal Blakeney, Eric Hall, Lauren Culwell |
| 2002 Colby Hughey, Jeff Baker, Stephanie Houdrick |
2001 Alex J. Warren, Derek L. Drum, Erin B. Morrison |
| 2000 Darla K. Enriquez, Heather R. Key, Leslie Kramer |
1999 Allison Ingram, Jana Murphy, Lisa Ingram |
| 1998 Allison Ingram, Bradley Smejhal, John Michael Mars |
1996 Adam Cory Shockley |
| 1995 Candace Ann Norred |
1994 Casey Armontiout, Will Evans |
| 1993 Chris Fleming, Colby Butcher, Michelle Harris |
1992 Andrea Jung |
| 1991 Brian Ray Tri, Russell Collins |
1990 Jack Runnels, Yvonne Luna |
Justin Pollack — Bryan, Texas
Angela Del Bosque — Huffman, Texas
David Zapata — Bryan, Texas
Lawrence Fuentes — Rio Grande City, Texas
Brooke Jones — Beeville, Texas
2019 Employee Scholarship Recipient
Abigail Belangeri — North Zulch, Texas
Applications are currently closed.
DEADLINE
Applications are currently closed.
SUBMISSION
Applications and/or inquiries should be mailed to:
Chief Deputy Doug Shoemate
TCDA Scholarship Committee Chairman
Sterling County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 928
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4771
d.shoemate@co.sterling.tx.us
Proof of enrollment and grades should be mailed to:
Jim Stewart
TCDA Treasurer
1700 West Hwy 21
Bryan, TX 77803
Email Jim Stewart
CRITERIA
The selection criteria is as follows:
Scholarships are available to any son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter of any Sheriff’s Office employee currently working for a Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas. The scholarship is an academic scholarship for a recipient that is attending, or will be attending, an accredited college, university or trade school within the State of Texas. Academic scholarship amount is $2,000.00 with the first $1000.00 to be awarded at the conference in Kerrville for the fall semester. The second payment of $1000.00 will be awarded in January for the Spring Semester upon proof to the Scholarship Committee that the original recipient is still enrolled and has passing grades. Forward this proof to the current TCDA Treasurer, Jim Stewart, 1700 West Hwy 21, Bryan, TX 77803 or email to wstewart@brazoscountytx.gov.
One scholarship will be in the amount of $2,000.00 and will be available to a Texas Sheriff’s Office employee attending college or a law enforcement training academy. This scholarship will be awarded in one payment at the conference in Kerrville. An example would be a Jailer employed at a Sheriff’s Office wanting to attend a law enforcement academy in order to become a licensed peace officer; or a Sheriff’s Office employee attending a college or university in pursuit of a degree.
REQUIRED INFORMATION
The required information is as follows: