Scholarships

Jerry Baggs Memorial Scholarship

The newly created Jerry Baggs Scholarship has been established to sponsor attendance to the National Jail Leadership Command Academy (NJLCA) that is housed at the Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. The NJLCA is a collaborative effort between the American Jail Association (AJA), CMIT and the National Association of Counties (NACo).

To be considered for this scholarship, you must be an active member of the Association serving your county in a mid-management position up to Assistant Jail Administrator. The course is designed to address the professional development and succession planning needs that now exist in the field of jail operations. This scholarship is administered by the Scholarship Committee of the Association. To apply, please contact Sharese Hurst at sharese@shsu.edu.

Jim White Memorial Scholarship

The Texas Jail Association offers scholarships to eligible students pursuing an academic degree at a college or university. In addition, the Texas Jail Association offers a scholarship to law enforcement individuals seeking to further their education at either the Community College, college or university level. These funds are managed by the Texas Jail Association for award to qualified individuals. The scholarships are awarded in the Spring and Fall of each year by Cheryl White-Mynar.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

Applications must be submitted to the Texas Jail Association. Application for Scholarship form with all supporting information attached.
Applications must be received in the Texas Jail Association office by March 1 each year for the Spring Semester and by October 15 each year for the Fall Semester.
A new application must be submitted for each semester. Only one application needs be submitted with current supporting information for each semester.
Applicants are only eligible to receive two scholarship awards.
Students applying for scholarships must meet the general requirements of the Texas Jail Association. Law enforcement individuals must be active members of the Texas Jail Association.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be enrolled in a College or University in an academic course of study.
Must be less than 25 years of age at time of application.
(Youth Scholarship only)
Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.
Must have completed at least one semester of college.
Must be enrolled as a full time student during semester the application is submitted. The general rule will be for 12 semester hours undergraduate, 9 semester hours for graduate students.
(Youth Scholarship only)
Must not have been convicted of a crime, which would make an individual ineligible for employment in his/her field study.
Must submit with application a brief biographical sketch and narrative, written in the applicant’s own words, stating why the applicant believes he/she is deserving of a scholarship award. May include personal accomplishments, activities and experiences, and may not exceed two (2) typewritten, double-spaced pages in length.

SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

JIM WHITE MEMORIAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
A son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter or grandchild of an Active Texas Jail Association member serving the State of Texas, pursuing a degree.
JIM WHITE MEMORIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
An Active Texas Jail Association member pursuing a degree.

Active Texas Jail Association Member:

Member in good standing for at least one full year and current on membership dues for year applying.

Return Completed Applications to:

Sharese Hurst
Executive Director
Texas Jail Association
Correctional Management
Institute of Texas
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296