Robert Earl Brady Memorial Scholarship
City of Horn Lake Mississippi
Robert Earl Brady spent much of his adult working life in the field of law enforcement in Desoto County Mississippi. He served more than 35 years in this field in Desoto County. Sergeant Brady was in his 20th year of service with the Horn Lake Mississippi Police Department at the time of his death, at age 70, in March 2010. While he worked in a few other professions, none could come close to garnering the passion that he had for law enforcement, as it is often said, “it was in his blood”.
Brady embodied what a professional law enforcement officer should be. He garnered the respect of his colleagues, often offering advice and guidance to junior officers. He was always up to the task, no matter what the task was. He was stern when necessary and also able to know when a situation warranted compassion. He loved children and was always there for them regardless of the need. It could be as simple as stopping a few minutes and throwing a football with them, giving advice and direction or giving out candy to them as he patrolled the streets. Sergeant Brady gave of his time to worthy causes and made Christmas special for many families throughout the years.
Brady loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and camping. He was all about family and one of his greatest treasures was to go camping, usually somewhere in the mountains with his family. He especially loved taking the grandkids on these trips and sharing his passion for the outdoors with them.
In memory of Sergeant Brady:
$1000 scholarshipwill be awarded to a Horn Lake High School student who:
- Will be enrolling in college in the Fall of 2015
- Has a cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher
- Shows compassion and concern for others much like Sergeant Brady
- Has proven to be a well-rounded student over his/her high school career
Applicants will need to submit the application and two (2) recommendations to the front office of Horn Lake High School no later than March 31st, 2015 at 2:00 pm.
Robert Earl Brady Memorial Scholarship Application
Name______Age______
GPA______ACT Score______
College you plan to attend______
Intended major______
High school activities (clubs, sports, & organizations)______
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In what ways have you impacted the Horn Lake community by showing compassion and care over your high school career?______
How do you plan to use the knowledge gained in high school and college to benefit your community in the future?______
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In 250 words or less, explain why this scholarship is important to you, why you are qualified for it, and how it will allow you to reach your goals in life.______
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Robert Earl Brady Memorial Scholarship Recommendation
Name of Applicant______
Name of Recommender______
Relation to Applicant______
What are the student’s strengths?______
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What are the student’s weaknesses?______
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In what ways has the student proven to be well-rounded, compassionate, and caring?______
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Signature______
Date______
Please seal this recommendation letter in an envelope with the applicant’s name on the outside of the envelope, and turn in to the Horn Lake High School front office by March 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm.
Robert Earl Brady Memorial Scholarship Recommendation
Name of Applicant______
Name of Recommender______
Relation to Applicant______
What are the student’s strengths?______
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What are the student’s weaknesses?______
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In what ways has the student proven to be well-rounded, compassionate, and caring?______
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Signature______
Date______
Please seal this recommendation letter in an envelope with the applicant’s name on the outside of the envelope, and turn in to the Horn Lake High School front office by April 31st, 2015 at 2:00 pm.