Lex Eckenrode Scholarship

Lex T. Eckenrode is the CEO of the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation and retired Deputy Director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Leading by example and providing inspiration and encouragement to those he comes in contact with, Mr. Eckenrode has built and continues to build relationships that create an atmosphere in the Commonwealth of Virginia that allows law enforcement leaders to flourish.

His message to the graduates of the Professional Executive Leadership School is not about great leadership theories or applications, but more about how these individuals look at themselves as leaders at home, at work and in their community. He asks each graduate to think about the legacy they will leave, not just in their professional career, but in everyday life. He shares with the graduates that life is all about relationships. If they cannot build relationships based upon what comes from their hearts, then they will not be very successful leaders.

With this message in mind, the graduates of the 24th Session of the Professional Executive Leadership School created the Lex T. Eckenrode Scholarship for PELS. This scholarship has been established to honor the legacy that Mr. Eckenrode has created through his vision and his values.

This scholarship is to be awarded to individuals who portray the ability to acquire the leadership qualities that Mr. Eckenrode shows us all and inspires in those around him to create within themselves.

This is a partial scholarship for PELS and is available to sworn law enforcement officers employed in the Commonwealth of Virginia who qualify for and are accepted into the Professional Executive Leadership School. The amount of the scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee.

This scholarship is not available to federal officers or civilian personnel working in law-enforcement agencies, or sworn officers employed by agencies outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Prospective applicants should carefully read the guidelines and procedures and provide the necessary information on the attached application form.

The PELS Alumni Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities, including education policies, admissions policies, scholarships, and other programs. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding PELSAA non-discrimination policies:

Chief Executive Officer

Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation

1606 Santa Rosa Rd., Ste. 134

Richmond, Virginia 23288

(804) 285-8227

For further information on federal non-discrimination regulations, contact the Office for Civil Rights at ocr.de@ed.gov or call (800) 421-3481.

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