About Us

Officer Trevor Arrowood was born on November 7, 1995 and grew up in Polk County, N.C. From the time he was a toddler, Trevor dreamed of one day becoming a police officer – and once Trevor set his mind on something, that was it.

Trevor excelled in school and sports, and upon graduation from Polk County High School, he went to Western Carolina University to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. While at WCU, Trevor found an opportunity to get involved on campus, serve his community and create lasting friendships by joining the fraternity SAE, where he soon earned leadership positions.

After graduating from WCU with honors in 2017, Trevor was proud to begin a career in public service as a Rock Hill, S.C. police officer. He quickly gained notoriety among his fellow officers and his superiors for his tireless work ethic, contagious smile and genuine commitment to the people he served. 

In June of 2018, Trevor learned he had a large mass in his heart. After open heart surgery, doctors discovered this mass to be cancer. Though he endured years of chemo, radiation, and multiple surgeries, Trevor never quit fighting and never lost his positive attitude. Trevor insisted on working from home – or from his hospital bed – throughout his treatment. He also continued his habit of making friends wherever he went, and it wasn’t uncommon to see every nurse in the wing stopping by to chat with him during their breaks.

On January 5, 2021 Trevor won his three-year long battle with cancer and left behind an inspiring legacy. This scholarship was created to honor Trevor’s memory by supporting the education of students who share his passion for service and commitment to justice.

This work would be impossible without the help of our generous donors.