In 2006, the Race A-Cop Program awarded 10 scholarships to graduating seniors from Thunder Ridge, Highlands Ranch, Ponderosa, Chaparral, Mountain Vista, and Douglas County High Schools. In addition, several scholarships were awarded to students graduating from home school.

Candidates had to 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. In the year 2007 program, applications are due by Feb. 28.

The Race-A-Cop Program is a cooperative effort between teenagers and law enforcement officers designed to strengthen the sometimes shaky relationship between the traditional community adversaries. The goals of this program are:
To provide education relating to responsible driving
To provide education relating to the effects of alcohol and drugs
To provide a means of positive interaction between youth and law enforcement
through a common interest
To provide role models for the youth of Douglas County

To carry out the commitments made to the youth of Douglas County, the Race-A-Cop Program of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has established a scholarship fund program.

The
Sheriff’s Office considers this an investment in the future and believes that their members are
helping to provide deserving students with an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society as a whole.

The Race-A-Cop Program will award a minimum of five scholarships, each a maximum of one thousand dollars, to graduating seniors from any Douglas County High School or qualifying home school.

ELIGIBILITY

Any permanent resident of Douglas County, Colorado, who is graduating from a Douglas County High School or qualified home school in the spring of 2007 and is applying or accepted to a vocational training program or institution of higher learning as a full time or part-time student.

Applicants must be eligible for admission to the school (s) or institution(s) of learning indicated in the application. The award may only be paid for attendance at accredited schools or institutions. There shall be no restriction as to the course of study or training pursued. No restriction shall be placed upon applications by reason of race, creed, color, age, sex or national origin.

Applications maybe obtained through the school counselor/financial aid office, www.dcsheriff.net or the office of the Sheriff

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