Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation (POMF), the charitable arm of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), has announced its 2026 POMF Scholarship recipients.
Each year, the foundation awards scholarships to dependents of Texas law enforcement officers who are graduating from high school or are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
The POMF Scholarship Committee continues to see an overwhelming number of highly qualified applicants from across the state, reflecting both the strength of the profession and the dedication of law enforcement families.
“This profession carries a legacy of service and sacrifice that extends across generations,” said CLEAT President Scott Leeton. “The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation scholarship program reflects our commitment to the families who carry that legacy forward and to the next generation; those who have been shaped by the values of purpose, commitment, and dedication. We’re proud to support them as they continue to build on that foundation.”
2026 POMF Scholarship Recipients:
- Kayden Billiot–Wallisville, TX
Father: Port Arthur PD - Airin Farmer–Fort Worth, TX
Father: Dallas PD - Natalie Garza–San Antonio, TX
Guardian: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office - Charlize Gutierrez-Lopez–Grapevine, TX
Father: Grapevine PD - Conner Haby–Castroville, TX
Father: San Antonio PD - Jose Holguin–Horizon City, TX
Father: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office - Adrian Nevarez–El Paso, TX
Father: El Paso PD - Jayden Pliego–Laredo, TX
Mother: Laredo PD
- Lizzie Rule–Richmond, TX
Father: Fort Bend Constable’s Office Pct 4 - Crawford Starrett–Cleburne, TX
Father: Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office - Blake Sullivan–Mansfield, TX
Father: Fort Worth PD - Emily Torres–Amarillo, TX
Father: Randall County Sheriff’s Office - Hannah Vasser–Bruceville, TX
Father: McLennan County Sheriff’s Office - Kelsey Wathen–Heath, TX
Father: Mesquite PD - Madison White–Adkins, TX
Father: Bexar County Hospital District PD
The Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that strives to perpetuate the memory of Texas law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities.
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