Eagle County is proud to participate in the Sheriff Scholarship Program with counties across the state through the Colorado County Sheriff's Department. This wonderful program awards her $500 scholarships to approximately 30 people each year across Colorado.
This program recognizes the Colorado State Sheriff's Association's commitment to honorary membership. Established in 1978. Since then, the program has continued as a meaningful expression of the respect for education and training shared by Colorado's county sheriffs. We believe these scholarships are an investment in the future of Colorado's communities and youth.
Starting in 2024, the format of the scholarship will change to allow for even or odd graduation years. These graduates are eligible to apply for scholarships offered to counties in the designated list below.
county qualification
In 2024, each listed sheriff's office in even years will accept scholarship applications from January 1, 2024 to March 1, 2024 for awards applicable to 2024 graduates. If you are on the even year list below, please apply by the March 1, 2024 deadline. Eagle County is accepting applications again this year.
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Grade of even numbered graduates
Adams, Arapaho, Baca, Chaffee, Delta, Denver, Eagle, El Paso, Fremont, Garfield, Gunnison, Huerfano, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lake, Larimer, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, Morgan, Park, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Branco, Rio Grande, Root, San Juan, Summit, Terror, Weld, Yuma
Odd numbered graduate grade
Alamosa, Archuleta, Bent, Boulder, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Dolores, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Grand, Hinsdale, Jackson, Jefferson, La Plata, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mineral, Montezuma , Otero, Ouray, Phillips, Sagash, Sedgwick, Washington.
Note: Pueblo County offers scholarships each year, but Pitkin, San Miguel, and Bloomfield counties do not participate.
Scholarship application guidelines
Permanent residents of even-listed Colorado counties who plan to enroll in an in-state vocational training program or higher education institution as a full-time or part-time student during the 2023-24 school year are eligible.
Those who have received scholarships in the past may reapply to be considered for additional awards.
Applicants must be legal residents of the United States and eligible for admission or readmission to the school or institution listed on the application.
This award will only be paid if you attend an accredited school or institution of learning within the state of Colorado. There are no restrictions on the study courses or training you may take.
CSOC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, or sex.
Application forms are available through the scholarship application link. or contact the Sheriff's Office.
Applications will be accepted from January 1, 2024.
All applications must be submitted to the sheriff's office of the applicant's county of permanent residence by March 1, 2024. Late applications may be disqualified.
Applications are reviewed by a citizen committee selected by the local sheriff. Each county committee will select one scholarship recipient and two runners-up.
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The final selection process is expected to be completed in time for award announcement on or about May 3, 2024. The award will be presented to the recipient by the county sheriff.
All questions and inquiries regarding the scholarship program should be directed to Robert Branham, CSOC Scholarship Coordinator, at 720-344-4608.
The address of the Sheriff's Office can be found here.
James Van Beek is Eagle County Sheriff. Contact james.vanbeek@eaglecounty.us.
