Mission of the Sheriff’s Office: To provide professional SERVICE through EXCELLENCE in our devotion to duty, personal integrity, collaboration, and community partnerships.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce our commitment to the education of the youth of Douglas County; Sheriff David A. Weaver has established a scholarship fund and will award 10 ($750) scholarships.  The Sheriff’s Office considers this an investment in the future and believes we are helping to provide deserving students with an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.  The scholarships are funded through money raised at the 2010 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Shoot-Out at Sanctuary Golf Tournament fundraiser and a portion of moneys raised in the 2011 Charity Shoot-Out, put on by members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (this event added $250 to each scholarship for 2012).

The scholarship program is broken down to three (3) separate scholarships:

• Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Scholarship: Eight (8) scholarships each a maximum of $750 will be awarded to graduating seniors from any Douglas County public high school, accredited private high school or a qualifying home school.

• Race-A-Cop Scholarship:  One (1) scholarship with a maximum of $750 will be awarded to a graduating senior from any Douglas County public high school, accredited private high school or a qualifying home school.  This particular scholarship is only applicable to those students who are going to attend a vocational college/program.

• Deputy Ron King Memorial Scholarship: One (1) scholarship with a maximum of $750 will be awarded to a graduating senior from any Douglas County public high school, accredited private high school or a qualifying home school.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any permanent resident of Douglas county, Colorado, who is graduating from any Douglas County high school, accredited private high school, or qualifying home school in the Spring of 2012 and is applying or accepted to a vocational training program or institution of higher learning as a full-time or part-time student for fall of 2012. 

Applicants considered for these scholarships should have participated in events/ programs projects that demonstrate what was detailed in the above program philosophies. This could be through speaking events, mentoring projects, volunteering in the community, etc…

Applicants must be eligible for admission to the school(s) or institution(s) of learning indicated in the application. The award may be paid for attendance at accredited schools or institutions. There shall be no restrictions as to the course of study or training pursued. The only exception is for the Race-A-Cop scholarship as it only applies to those attending a vocational college/program. No restrictions shall be placed upon applications by reason of race, creed, color, age, sex or national origin.  Recipients must successfully attend and complete the coursework during the year of the awarded scholarship.

Scholarship/Program Philosophies:

1. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office:  Those applying for this scholarship should be able to articulate within the application what they have done in regards to making their schools and/or their neighborhoods a safer place to be. This could be through community service projects, school related projects/events, or even things they have done in their personal family life to be a better citizen and set a good example for those around them.

2. Race-A-Cop Program:  This program is a cooperative effort between teenagers and law enforcement officers designed to strengthen the sometime shaky relation between the traditional community adversaries. It essentially works to promote positive interaction between Cops and Kids through a common interest of cars.  The Race-A-Cop vehicle is used for such events as the High School Drag Series, "Take it to the Track Night at Bandimere Speedway", car shows, parades, school events and special events. Deputies and high school students do maintenance and modifications to the car. The car is funded through donations from corporate sponsors, citizens and groups within the county. This program also works to show kids the huge responsibilities they have when they get behind the wheel; such as not texting and driving as well as not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs when driving. Those applying for this scholarship must demonstrate their dedication to responsible driving; participate in an educational program relating to the effects of drugs or alcohol; be a mentor to other students, or volunteer within their communities.Again this particular scholarship is only applicable for those applying to attend a vocational college or program.

3. Deputy Ron King Memorial Scholarship:  Ron King was a long-term Douglas County deputy sheriff who had a special interest in the issues that affect the youth of our community.  He served as an instructor for the DARE and Gang Resistance Education and Training programs in our schools, and he was a driving force in developing and raising funds for many youth-related programs. Deputy King lost his life in the line of duty on May 21, 1999.