2026 Kathy Cox Memorial Scholarship Application

he Georgia Association of Code Enforcement is pleased to award one college academic scholarship in the amount of $5,000 to an entering freshman or upperclassman student who demonstrates superior academic achievements and has financial need. The scholarships are awarded in memory of Kathy Cox, who lost her life in the line of duty in 2008. Kathy is the first GACE member to die in the line of duty. The scholarships can only be awarded to the child or grandchild of an active, retired, or deceased member of GACE. The scholarships will be awarded based on the information included in the application. Scholarship applicants may reapply for continued funding for up to a maximum of four (4) years, provided there is a demonstration of academic progress and subject to review by the scholarship committee each year. Application for this year’s submittals must be postmarked by February 10, 2026 by 5:00 pm.

Please email to:

Pam Nickles
GACE Secretary

pnickles@harlemga.org

Kathy Cox Memorial Scholarship Applications (2026).docx.pdf