Scholarship Award Program
The Walworth County Deputy Sheriff’s Association developed an annual scholarship award program to offer financial assistance to full-time students in any college program, either four year or two, in any field of study. Its purpose is to encourage educational growth for those in financial need.
The number of scholarships and dollar amounts will be determined annually. Winners will be selected on a competitive basis. Any high school senior, who is a Walworth County resident, and is enrolling in a four-year or two-year college program, is eligible.
The recipient must submit proof of his/her enrollment in the accredited college. Recipients must be enrolled for the fall semester of the current school year. There are no retroactive awards for semesters already completed. After the student has submitted proof of enrollment, a check will be given directly to the scholarship recipient.
The Walworth County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has had a long history of serving the citizens of Walworth County. The Association has always enjoyed the support of the citizens, who have made the scholarship program possible. Through this award program we hope that we can help develop future leaders in our county. By our joint efforts, we can continue to make Walworth County the best place to live and raise our families.
Scholarship Rules
- Application must comply with the admission requirements for a full-time student in any accredited two year or four year college.
- Applicant must fill out the Scholarship Application in its entirety.
- Include a High School transcript.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from three separate sources must be included.
- These sources may include teachers or counselors, coaches, employers and/or clergy.
- Include a letter from your High School Principal, Associate Principal or Counselor detailing your school citizenship, success in extra-curricular activities and a brief endorsement of why you are deserving of this scholarship.
- Complete a two-hundred (200) word essay on why you are choosing your chosen course of study must be included.
- Printed applications and recommendation letters must be postmarked at least (1) week prior to April 1st and mailed to:
Walworth County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 171
Elkhorn, WI 53121
OR, prior to April 1st, completed applications and scanned letters of recommendation should be emailed to:
** Failure to comply with instructions will result in ineligibility. **
