Sergeant Craig Johnson served with the Tulsa Police Department for 15 years and was a dedicated servant to the city. A graduate of Union High School, Sgt. Johnson spent most of his career assigned to east Tulsa at the Mingo Valley Division. He was able to achieve many things through his service as a Tulsa Police Officer, including becoming a training officer, a sergeant, and being instrumental in changing the law on copper theft. Prior to his passing, he was awarded with the Tulsa Police Department Purple Heart.
The purpose of the Sergeant Craig Johnson Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships for current graduates of public or charter high schools in East Tulsa who plan to enroll in an undergraduate program of study at an accredited U.S. college, university, technical program or trade school in the state of Oklahoma.
The Sergeant Craig Johnson Scholarship Fund was established to celebrate Craig’s life, work, and love for the city of Tulsa. To support this legacy and donate to the Fund, please click here.
Available for students attending a high school and living within the Mingo Valley boundary shown below. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA or higher to qualify and be planning to enroll in a college, university, technical program or trade school in the state of Oklahoma. Special preference will be given to students majoring in a degree that illustrates a commitment to public service and/or with the greatest financial need.
2026 Application Cycle: February 17th – May 31st
To apply, simply click the “Apply Now” link below during the application cycle. You will immediately need to select “Register” to create a profile to complete the application. Once logged in with your profile, please select the scholarship application for this program to begin your application process. You will have the opportunity to apply for this scholarship program in addition to other scholarship opportunities offered through Tulsa Community Foundation for which you might be eligible.