Troy Douglas Carr Memorial Scholarship
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Learn the history and purpose of the Troy Douglas Carr Memorial Scholarship.
History and Purpose
Troy Douglas Carr graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in the spring of 1992 and received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. After graduation, Troy joined the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (A.L.E.) and settled in Fayetteville, N.C. On the morning of May 14, 1994, Agent Carr was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty. He was only 24 years old.
Agent Carr's family and friends have established a scholarship fund in his memory.
Scholarship Award Recipients
- Lisa C Osmundsen
1994-1995 - Walter James McDonald
1995-1996 - Matthew C Causey
1996-1997 - Brian Dwight Powers
1997-1998 - Michelle L Ashmus
1998-1999 - Mandy Louise Difelice
1999-2000 - Natasha Markovich
2000-2001 - Kristin D Grigerick
2001-2002 - Scott Livengood
2002-2003 - Jasper Smith
2003-2004 - Michael Casey
2004-2005 - Wilbert Artis
2005-2006 - Jeff Desjardins
2006-2007 - Brendan Roth
2007-2008 - Adonicca McAllister
2008-2009 - Kevin S Whitley
2010-2011 - Caroline Sferruzzo
2011-2012 - Tyler Michael McCarty
2013-2014 - Travis Musselman
2014-2015 - Brian Louis Wilson
2015-2016 - William Michael Scarbrough
2016-2017 - Gabriella Holdridge
2017-2018 - Cole River Gray
2018-2019 - Timothy Bryer Powers
2019-2020 - Crystal Nicole Beaulieu
2020-2021 - Aaron Michael Schwartz
2021-2022 - Ellen Grace Russo
2021-2022 - Paigelyn Reese Gragg
2022-2023 - Allyson Nichole Priebe
2023-2024
Application Information
Troy Douglas Carr Memorial Scholarship Announcement
UNCW Department of Sociology and Criminology
The Department of Sociology and Criminology invites all criminology majors to apply for the Troy Carr Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is in recognition ALE agent Troy Carr (UNCW Class of '92) who was killed in the line of duty in May, 1994.
One recipient will be awarded a scholarship. Students who are majoring in criminology or criminal justice are eligible. Applicants are required to complete an application form.
Application forms are available:
Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid, scholarship application
We encourage students to complete both the general scholarship application, as well as the department-specific portions of the application to answer questions related to the scholarship offered by our department majors.
Applications open December 1 through March 1
Selection Criteria
Recipient will be selected according to the following criteria:
- The award is available to a rising junior or senior pursuing the BA degree in Criminology.
- The student should possess a minimum GPA of 2.5
- The student must demonstrate the potential and character to serve the people of North Carolina in a law enforcement career.
- The student must also show a history of volunteer involvement with law enforcement groups.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit the following items to the department office:
- A completed application form
- A 500-750 word essay based on the following prompt: Tell the selection committee about yourself, your volunteer and community service work (including any work with a law enforcement agency), and how the Troy Carr Scholarship will further your academic and career goals.
- A recommendation letter by an active or retired law enforcement officer from North Carolina
- Evidence of financial need, if applicable, but not required
- Supporting documentation recommended but not required
Selection Process
The scholarship committee may ask for a brief interview with final candidates and will announce the recipient of the scholarship.
If you have any questions, please reach out through the department email: soccrm@uncw.edu