2010/11 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Program Philosophy Statement

To carry out our commitment to the Honorary Members of the association, County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) established a scholarship program in 1978. Since then, this effort has continued as a meaningful expression of the sheriffs’ confidence in and respect for education and training. CSOC considers this an investment in the future and believes that our membership is helping to provide deserving students with an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society as a whole.

County Sheriffs of Colorado, through its honorary membership program, awards approximately thirty $500 scholarships of $500 every academic school year.

In addition, the CSOC Board of Directors selects one individual from the group of county-selected scholarship recipients to receive an additional $1,000 scholarship from the Battles Scholarship Fund.

Eligibility

This year, each Sheriff’s Office on the even-numbered year list will accept scholarship applications through February 26, 2010, for awards applicable to the 2010/11 academic year. If you are a permanent resident of a county on the even-numbered school year list, please apply by the February 26, 2010, deadline.

ALTERNATING COUNTY SCHEDULE

Any permanent legal resident of a Colorado county from the even-numbered list above, who plans to enroll in a vocational training program or institution of higher learning in the state of Colorado as a full- or part-time student for the 2010-11 school year is eligible. Applicants need not be honorary members of CSOC, but must reside in a county that participates in the program.

Those who have received scholarships in previous years may apply again and be considered for an additional award.

Applicants must be legal residents of the United States and eligible for admission or readmission to the school(s) or institution(s) of learning indicated in the application. The award will only be paid for attendance at certified schools or institutions of learning within the State of Colorado.

There shall be no restrictions as to the course of study or training pursued. No restrictions shall be placed by reason of race, creed, color, age, sex or national origin.

Terms

Applicants must maintain good standing in their chosen program.

CSOC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Obtaining an Application

Applications may be obtained here, or by contacting school counselor/financial aid offices or the Sheriff’s Office in the county of an applicant's permanent residence.

Application Filing Deadline

All applications must be submitted to the Sheriff’s Office in the applicant’s county of permanent residence no later than FEBRUARY 26, 2010.

Selection

Applications received by your local Sheriff’s Office will be reviewed by a citizens’ committee selected by your local sheriff. Each county committee will select one scholarship recipient and two runners up.

Announcement of Awards

The final selection process is to be completed in time to allow the award announcement by April 15th. Awards will be presented to recipients by the sheriff in the county of the student's permanent residence as soon thereafter as possible.

Additional Questions

All questions or inquiries regarding the CSOC Scholarship Program should be directed to the Scholarship Coordinator at the CSOC office at (720) 344-2762.