Category: Scholarships
Scholarship Spotlight: Mollie Gillis
Sometimes the challenges we face become the inspiration for the careers we choose. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Mollie Gillis as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. This fall, Mollie will attend Texas A&M University–Texarkana, where she plans to study Kinesiology or Exercise Science. Her goal is to help others prevent injuries, […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Kaden Garcia
For Kaden Garcia, success isn’t measured by recognition—it’s measured by character. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Kaden Garcia as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. This fall, Kaden will attend Northeastern Junior College, where he will continue his education while competing as a collegiate baseball player. Beyond athletics, he is pursuing a […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Isabel Saumell
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Isabel Saumell as a returning 2026 scholarship recipient. Now continuing her education at Stephen F. Austin State University, Isabel represents the determination, commitment, and promise that the CPOF Scholarship Program was created to support. As she continues pursuing her educational goals, this scholarship helps ease the […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Lydia Essary
For Lydia Essary, success is measured not only by academic achievement, but by a life lived in service to others. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Lydia Essary as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. A graduate of Ector High School, Lydia will attend East Texas A&M University-Commerce, where she plans to pursue […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Elena Blanton
Determination isn’t always measured by the obstacles we face—it’s measured by the decision to keep moving forward. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Elena Blanton as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Currently attending Sam Houston State University, Elena is building a future grounded in hard work, perseverance, and a desire to create […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Ella Kate Lively
Creativity and precision rarely exist without one another—and for Ella Kate Lively, they are the foundation of her future. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Ella Kate as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. A graduate of Elkhart High School, Ella Kate will attend the University of Texas at Tyler, where she plans […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Joann Savage
Sometimes the career we are meant to have is the one we never expected. For Joann Savage, what began as a decision to provide financial stability for her three children became a calling she now proudly embraces. The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Sergeant Joann Savage of the Texas Department of Criminal […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Jazlyn Hill
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Jazlyn Re’nee Hill as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Jazlyn, the daughter of Latasha Hill of TDCJ Health Services, will attend Hardin-Simmons University, where she will pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) while continuing her basketball career at the collegiate level. For Jazlyn, attending […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Ava Wise
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Ava Wise as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Ava, the daughter of Frances Rebecca Wise of the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole, will attend Texas Tech University, where she plans to pursue a nursing degree on her path to becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist […]
Scholarship Spotlight: Colton Smith
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is proud to recognize Colton Smith as a 2026 CPOF scholarship recipient. Colton is continuing his education at Nelson University and is a second-year recipient of a CPOF scholarship. The CPOF Scholarship Program is designed to do more than help students begin college—it exists to support them throughout their educational […]