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 the Honorary Membership Program, awards approximately thirty scholarships of five hundred dollars every academic school year. if solicitation is restricted by the sheriff, they will be required to be self funding if they decide to participate.

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

Eligibility (See Alternating County Schedule)

Any permanent resident of a Colorado county participating in the Honorary Membership Program of the County Sheriffs of Colorado and enrolling in a vocational training program or institution of higher learning in the state of Colorado as a full or part-time student is eligible. Applicants need not be an Honorary Member of the 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 a legal resident 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.