TACP College Scholarship Application Form

TACP College Scholarship Application Form

High School and Current College Students
$2,500 Award

• Are you a dependant of a TACP member?
• Are you a high school senior interested in pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university in a community or criminal justice related field?
• Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a community or criminal justice related degree?
• Do you have at least a 2.5 GPA?

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Steps to Apply

1. Complete the scholarship application and be sure you qualify based on the criteria noted above and submit your application by April 30, 2026.
2. Obtain approval from your local Chief of Police or equlivalent.
3. Obtain two (2) letters of recommendation. One of the letters must be from a professor or teacher within a related program of study.
4. Obtain your high school and/or college transcript with SAT/ACT scores to be submitted to the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police.
5. Submit a typed essay (500 words or less) on a predetermined topic, noted in the application packet. The essay will be judged on originality, content, grammar,
spelling, and punctuation.

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The Process

The Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police Scholarship Committee will evaluate the application and award the scholarship on May 8, 2026, and announce the winners during the TACP meeting on June 3-5, 2026. Once a determination is made, you will be notified regarding the decision of the scholarship committee. If you receive the scholarship, the funds will be sent directly to the financial aid department of the recipient’s institution.

Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Academic Information
Name of Current High School or University/College
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

For Current College Students Only
Financial Aid Officer Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Financial Aid Office Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

For High School Applicants Only
For College Applicants Only
Please outline your academic honors/awards, extracurricular activities, and volunteer activities.
Essay Question

How would you benefit from receiving the TAP scholarship, and how will your education benefit society? Your essay should be no more than 500 words.
Checklist of required attachments:

Original 500 word or less typed essayOfficial High School transcripts (for incoming Freshman applicants)Official College Transcripts (for current college student applicants only)Copy of SAT or ACT Scores (for incoming Freshman applicants and first-year college applicants)Two (2) letters of recommendation (One must be from a professor/teacher within a related program of study)
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Terms of Application

Applicants who submit this form and meet the appropriate requirements agree to the following:
1. All winners will be notified in writing by May 8, 2026.
2. All applications and essays become property of the TN Association of Chiefs of Police.
3. I verify to the best of my knowledge that the information contained in this application is true and accurate.
4. I agree to the terms and conditions of the TACP’s Scholarship Program. I authorize the TACP to verify all aspects of this application with my school, employer, reference, or the employer of my parent or guardian. I agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the TACP’s Scholarship Rules.

NOTE: Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, or
other similar accrediting body to receive funds.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Signature of Applicant

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Name of Local Police Chief

First NameLast Name
Police Chief Official Email
example@example.com
Should be Empty:

TACP College Scholarship Application Form

Academic Information

For Current College Students Only

Essay Question