Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association

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The Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association annual scholarship award program was developed to offer financial assistance to full-time students in Wisconsin Technical College System Police Science programs. Its purpose is to encourage educational growth and professionalism among police officers and deputy sheriffs in the State of Wisconsin.

Fourteen $750 scholarships will be awarded and winners will be selected on a competitive basis. Any Wisconsin state resident that is enrolling in a WTCS school, and has a course of study leading to a two-year degree in law enforcement, is eligible.

The District Director of this association selects scholarship recipients. All decisions made by the Director are final.

The recipient must submit proof of his/her enrollment in the accredited vocational /technical school. Awards are not retroactive and may not be credited to semesters already completed. Recipient must be enrolled in the fall semester of 2008. After the student has submitted proof of enrollment, a check for the scholarship award will be given directly to the scholarship recipient.

If you have any questions, please call the Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, Inc., (920) 735-5608.

Scholarship Rules
1. Application must comply with the admission requirements for a full-time student in a Police Science Program at a vocational/technical college.
2. To apply:

a. Fill out and submit the attached scholarship application in its entirety.
b. Enclose three letters of recommendation from three separate sources, which may include family members, school, neighbor, clergy, employer, civic organization, law enforcement, etc.
c. Enclose a transcript of high school grades and/or technical college transcript of grades.
d. Relatives of employees of law enforcement agency are encouraged to apply.
e. Enclose a recent photo for use in the Wisconsin Sheriff and Deputy, the WS &DSA quarterly newsletter.
f. Failure to comply with instructions will result in ineligibility.
g. Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008 and mailed to:

Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, Inc.
1825 N. Bluemound Drive
P.O. Box 2277
Appleton, WI 54912-2277

The Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association has long been a vital element in the continuing process of improving law enforcement standards. The Association cannot emphasize enough the importance of support our Association and its programs.

At this time I would like to extend my warmest appreciation to the numbers of our Association for their contribution in implementing this scholarship program.

Executive Director James I. Cardinal
P.O. Box 145
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

What is the FVTC Foundation, Inc.?
The Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Foundation, Inc., is a separate, non-profit organization, which receives, holds and disburses funds for the betterment of college. The Foundation was developed in 1978 to provide a means for people to participate in the support of the college.

For more information, contact:
Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, Inc.
1825 N. Bluemound Drive
Appleton, WI 54912-2277
(920) 735-5608
FVTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

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