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Applications Being Accepted for Weld County Sheriff’s Office Youth Advancement Scholarship
The Weld County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for its annual Youth Advancement Scholarship.
According to a news release, WCSO will award its annual scholarship to a student residing in Weld County who intends to pursue a degree in higher education. The one-time award is worth $500.
Eligibility requirements include:
- A high school graduation senior or current college/university student
- Citizen of Weld County, Colorado
- Accepted at an accredited university or college
The application includes a letter of recommendation by a teacher or counselor from the applicant's school, a 500-word essay on why proactive community interaction is paramount in today's society, and an official certified scholastic transcript.
Applications must be submitted by April 7, 2017 to the following address:
The Weld County Sheriff's Office - Scholarship Committee
Attn: Rosy Soto
1950 "O" Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Finalists will be selected and informed by May 5, 2017.
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