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J.R. McMasters Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
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Breanna McMasters
$2,000
2 winners, $1,000 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 12, 2023
Winners Announced
May 12, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
GPA:
3.4
Desired Degree:
Law Enforcement
Education Level:
GPA:
Desired Degree:
High school senior
3.4
Law Enforcement

John Robert McMasters, known as J.R. to his loved ones, always dreamt of becoming a police officer. At just 8 years old, J.R. tragically lost his life, along with his mother and father, in an unforeseen house fire.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of J.R McMasters and his parents by supporting high school seniors, with at least a 3.4 GPA, who are interested in pursuing Law Enforcement. 

To apply, please tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to enter the field of Law Enforcement. Please include how you will positively impact the world through your law enforcement career.

Selection Criteria:
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Published January 6, 2023
$2,000
2 winners, $1,000 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 12, 2023
Winners Announced
May 12, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

Why do you want to enter the field of Law Enforcement? Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your law enforcement career.

500–750 words

Winners and Finalists

May 2023

Winners
Chloe Crawford
Texas Tech University
Hurst, TX
Finalists
Taylor Gossard
Shelbyville High School
Shelbyville, IL
Toddrick Brewton
Miami Northwestern Senior High
Miami, FL
Katie Hall
Enlightium Academy
Weatherford, TX
Haydn Harris
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia, AR

Winning Application

Chloe Crawford
Texas Tech UniversityHurst, TX

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 12, 2023. Winners will be announced on May 12, 2023.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on May 12, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

How should I get in touch with questions?

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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