JEFF SEWELL MEMORIAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP 

Fall Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to a student with a declared major in Criminal Justice that has and maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA. Jeffery “Jeff” Sewell, was a resident of Atoka, OK and a 1988 graduate of East Central University.  Jeff graduated from OHP Academy in July 1988 and began his 32- year career, reaching the rank of Captain.  In his first year of duty as an OHP Trooper, he was wounded in the line of duty and then provided lifesaving first aid to his assailant.  As a result of his heroism and dedication to duty, he was named the 1988 Oklahoma Trooper of the Year.  Jeff was a dedicated member of his community, husband, father, grandfather, church Deacon, high school referee, and athlete.  He passed away in 2020 due to COVID related complications.  Family and friends have established this scholarship to honor his memory and recognize his contributions to public safety and the state of Oklahoma.