Scholarships

Central Texas Law Enforcement Executives Association 2026 Scholarship Application Letter

Dear Chief / Sheriff / Agency Head

The Central Texas Law Enforcement Executives Association (CTLEEA) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for the 2026 Fall Semester. The children of active peace officers and telecommunications officers of CTLEEA agencies, and those active peace officers and telecommunications officers who work for CTLEEA agencies, are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Vocational studies will also be considered for scholarships.

Attached is the scholarship application, which is also available on the CTLEEA website. Those interested in applying should complete the application and then forward it to you. We ask that you review each application and provide a written recommendation based on your knowledge of the applicant’s merit and educational motivation. Letters of recommendation will only be accepted from Chiefs, Sheriffs, and Agency Heads who are active members of CTLEEA in good standing.

The Scholarship Committee will give preference to applications in the order listed below. In addition, because scholarship proceeds can fluctuate year to year, the Committee may recommend full or partial awards. Due to the number of applicants, there may be occasions when not all qualifying applicants can be awarded a scholarship.

1. Graduating seniors making their first application

2. Active peace officers and communications officers

3. Returning or continuing students

4. Graduate students

Completed applications and agency head endorsements must be sent by mail or email to:

Chief Eddie Wilson

Copperas Cove Police Department

302 E Avenue E, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522

E-mail: ewilson@copperascovetx.gov

Applications must be postmarked no later than May 4, 2026, in order to be considered by the Scholarship Committee. Incomplete or late application packets will not be considered. The CTLEEA looks forward to another year of awarding scholarships to our deserving officers and their children.

Sincerely,

Scott Holt

Chief of Police

Lorena Police Department

CTLEEA President

Application Information

Application Form

Please include a short essay (300 words or less), which must include, but is not limited to your:

• Motivation to achieve educational or training goals and objectives;

• Scholastic achievements indicating special honors or certificates received;

• Demonstrated voluntary commitment to others, for example, time devoted toward volunteer work in school, community, or civic projects;

• Financial need; and

• Any other considerations

Attach a copy of your most recent collegiate transcript or high school transcript if this will be your first semester of attendance in college.

In addition, your sponsoring agency Chief, Sheriff, or Agency Head must include a letter of recommendation with your application. Because proceeds directed to scholarships fluctuate year to year, ranking preference will be given to graduating high school seniors. The Scholarship Committee may also recommend full or partial awards based on funding.

Application packet with all attachments must be sent by mail or email to:

Chief Eddie Wilson

Copperas Cove Police Department

302 E. Avenue E, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522

E-mail: ewilson@copperascovetx.gov

All applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than May 4, 2026. If emailed, please make sure you receive a confirmation email receipt of delivery. Incomplete or late application packets will not be considered for award.