Police Benevolent Foundation

2 days ago

By Katharine Jefcoats
kjefcoats@sspba.org
Madison Ellis
Loretto, Tenn.
Columbia State Community College
Middle Tennessee State University
Madison Ellis is studying biology at Columbia State with plans to study forensic science
at Middle Tennessee State University.
Winning a scholarship from Police Benevolent Foundation will help in her pursuit of this
challenging career.
“This scholarship meant so much to me because I’m able to use it to advance
my education,” she said. “I am able to use this scholarship to take classes that will
benefit me in the future.”
Ellis is eligible for the scholarship because she is pursuing a career in the law
enforcement-related field of forensic science. Her father, Sgt. Stephen Ellis is a law
enforcement officer for Tennessee State Patrol and is a member of Southern States
Police Benevolent Association.
Having a parent in law enforcement and growing up in a protective environment has
given Ellis a sense of safety and security. She also learned to appreciate the sacrifices
her father and his fellow officers make every day.
“Being the child of an officer has given me the chance to see the sacrifices that
officers make every day,” she said. “I feel absolutely honored to be the child of an
officer because every day I wake up knowing my communities are safe
because of my father and his fellow officers.” ... See MoreSee Less

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