Texas District and County Attorneys Association Scholarship Program

Introduction:

The Texas District and County Attorney Association (TDCAA) scholarship program was initiated in 2002 by the Investigator Section Board of Directors with the objective of encouraging our future through the support of our present.  At least one $750 scholarship will be awarded annually, however, funding for this scholarship is currently provided through the sales of TDCAA merchandise and Board Fund Raisers made available at approved training conferences.

The following shall constitute the terms and conditions of this scholarship.

Eligibility:

·    Children under legal guardianship of a current Texas District and County Attorney Association member.

Application Process:

• Completed applications must be submitted to the TDCAA Investigator section scholarship committee by application deadline.
• Essay must accompany completed application and is to be no more than two typed, double spaced pages.

Selection Process:

A representative from each TDCAA section; Attorney, Investigator and Key Personnel, will comprise the TDCAA Investigator Scholarship committee for the September award.  This award is open to children of ALL TDCAA MEMBERS and is presented at the TDCAA Annual Update.  Three representatives from the Investigator Section will comprise the committee for the February award.   This award is open to only the children of members of the Investigator Section.  This award is given at the TDCAA Investigator School.  The Committee will review each application.  A separate application must be submitted for each scholarship. <!--[endif]-->

Scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic achievement, school, civic and community activities and the written essay.  All awards are final and are contingent on the availability of funds.  Awards will be paid to the recipient or registrar (or equivalent) of the recipient’s school.  Past recipients are not eligible.

Deadlines:

Completed applications must be postmarked by December 1st, for the Award given in February and by July 1st for the award given in September.

Award Notice:

Award recipient(s) will be notified by mail and encouraged to attend an award ceremony.

For additional information, contact: TDCAA 505 W. 12th St., Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 474-2436

2010 Essay Topic

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What person has had the most influence in your life? Why and what effect will that person’s influence and character be in your future?

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Essays must be typed, double spaced, using a font size no less than 10 points and must be no more than two pages in length.  Please include completed essay with your application.

Texas District and County Attorney Association

Scholarship Application

Instructions for completing and mailing the application, which is an attachment below:    <!--[endif]-->

1. Applications for the February Scholarship must be postmarked no later than December 1st of the current year.  Applications for the September Scholarship must be postmarked by July 1st of the current year.
2. Applicants complete Part I and Part II.  You must print legibly in ink or type the responses.
3. Have your high school/post-secondary counselor complete Part III and attach your transcript.
4. Before mailing, the applicant should check to see that all questions are answered and any attachments are enclosed.  It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure all information is submitted.  Omission of any required items will disqualify the applicant.

MAIL TO:      TDCAA

Scholarship Program

      505 W. 12th St., Ste. 100

      Austin, TX  78701

      (512) 474-2436

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