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Scholarships

TPSA scholarships help make college or trade school more affordable for students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and are committed to a future career in the public safety industry. TPSA is pleased to offer three scholarship awards at our State Conference. Our scholarships provide financial assistance to active TPSA members currently enrolled as seniors in a high school public safety CTSO.

Awards

Three scholarships will be awarded at the State Conference. When you apply, you are applying for the opportunity to receive one of three $1,500 awards. Only one award will be given to an applicant.

Timeline

  • 02/15/2026 Scholarship application opens online
  • 03/20/2026 Application closes at 11:59 pm
  • 03/20/2026-03/27/2026 Applications reviewed by TPSA Scholarship Review Committee.
  • 04/02/2026 Recipients notified of their award at State Conference closing ceremonies. (Students do not need to be present at State Conference to receive scholarship awards)

Eligibility

  • Graduating Senior in the current academic school year
  • Active (paid) Member of TPSA
  • Must be in good standing with TPSA as defined in the TPSA bylaws and never be placed on probation or suspension.
  • Must currently have a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)
  • Must be active in your school's Public Safety Career Tech Student Organization and TPSA Chapter.

Application

  • Obtain a Digital copy of two letters of recommendation with the recommender’s contact information (one from a current TPSA Advisor).
  • Obtain a Digital Copy of Unofficial High School Transcript
  • Complete the Online Application

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Update to Rulebook

24 days ago

The FY26 Rulebook has been updated to formally codify standard operating procedures for scoring inquiries and judge interactions. These updates ensure transparency and consistency across all events. Scoring Inquiry and Correction Policy This policy clarifies our protocol for investigating scoring irregularities and puts it in writing to ensure all issues are handled through the proper channels. The full policy text is available in the FY26 Rulebook, please read the full policy in the rulebook. Only Chapter Advisors may submit inquiries regarding scoring. All requests must be sent to [email protected] within 5 business days of the event. Judge Communication & Competitive Integrity Strict guidelines now govern interactions between participants and judges to maintain competitive fairness and protect our volunteers. The full policy text is available in the FY26 Rulebook. Advisors, students, and parents are strictly prohibited from contacting judges regarding scoring results, placements, or feedback. Judges are volunteers who dedicate their time solely to the conference; they do not consent to unsolicited communication regarding their decisions once the event has concluded. Attempting to determine the identity of a judge (if not explicitly known) for the purpose of challenging results, obtaining insight into a judge's preferences or specific scoring methodology, or any other reason that compromises the integrity of the event is prohibited. Receiving private feedback or explanations from a judge constitutes a Competitive Integrity Violation. Obtaining insight into a judge's preferences or specific scoring methodology outside of the official feedback provided to all teams creates an unfair advantage for future competitions (e.g., advancing from Regionals to State, or future years). Communication is permitted only if a judge explicitly and personally invites a student to reach out (e.g., for mentorship or professional networking). In this instance, the student must still obtain approval from their Chapter Advisor and parent/guardian before engaging. This exception does not authorize the discussion of specific scoring decisions from the recent competition.

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Fire PSA Submission Instructions

81 days ago

If you have competitors in the Fire Service Public Service Announcement event, please read and review the below instructions on how to submit the PSA videos prior to the conference. This is a prepared event. There is no in-person presentation at the conference. All video entries are judged prior to the competition per the guidelines. Submission Timeline Specific deadlines with exact dates/times are available in myTPSA Opens: The day following the close of late registration. Closes: 7 days prior to the first day of the conference. Submission Instructions Ensure all entries are uploaded before the submission window closes. Once the window is closed, no more submissions will be accepted. Video files must be uploaded by the advisor through myTPSA: Navigate to the specific Conference page in myTPSA. Select "Submissions" in the navigation bar. Review the specific upload requirements and exact deadlines listed within the portal.

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