Patricia Calderon Blue Cares Scholarship


SAPOA Memorial Scholarship

The San Antonio Police Officers Association Patricia Calderon Scholarship (formerly SAPOA Blue Cares Scholarship) was created in memory of Officer Patricia Calderon, the first female officer killed in the line of duty, on December 27, 1988.

The SAPOA Patricia Calderon Scholarship continues to honor all San Antonio Police Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving to protect our city. We keep their memories alive by awarding college scholarships to deserving applicants wishing to further their education.


Scholarship Criteria

The Patricia Calderon Scholarship will be available online beginning Monday, January 6, 2025. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 21, 2025. No exceptions will be made for incomplete applications.

Any graduating high school seniors wishing to apply must meet the following criteria:

  • Have maintained a minimum GPA of 85/3.3 throughout their high school career.
  • Mail an original, sealed high school transcript to:  Attn: Scholarship Committee 1939 NE Loop 410 – Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78217
  • Provide a copy of your acceptance letter from any accredited college or university. (Just one please)
  • Provide an essay explaining why you feel you should be selected as a recipient, your future goals, and your life experiences that have influenced you to choose your career path. The essay should be typed, no longer than two pages in length, Times New Roman Font, 12 point, double spaced with one-inch margins.
  • As an eligibility requirement all students must be a high school senior at the time of the application and reside within Bexar County or be a dependent of an SAPD officer.

* If selected as a finalist, applicants will be called for an in-person panel interview with our scholarship committee. We aim to schedule in-person interviews in late March/ early April.

* If awarded the SAPOA Patricia Calderon Scholarship, you will be called upon for speaking engagements and/or be asked to volunteer at fundraising events on behalf of SAPOA.

Click HERE to Submit your application