Scholarship Overview
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Application Cycle: January 11, 2024 - March 11, 2024
Deadline to Submit: March 11, 2024 @ 5PM MST
Award Amount: $2,000 to student’s choice school
Selection: Recipients will be selected by the DEF Scholarship Committee in conjunction with the Zink Family
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
To be awarded to a student graduating from Durango High School or Durango Big Picture High School who needs financial assistance and is seeking teaching, agricultural education or a degree in a medical or nursing field
INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
1) A COMPLETE APPLICATION
2) Current transcript including senior year mid-term grades. Please note: a complete senior transcript showing sustained GPA may be required before award is remitted to the student’s choice college
3) Statement of Financial Need
3) Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from an unrelated parties
4) #1 College and Career Essay: What are your education and career goals? What makes you passionate about this future path? What have you done, so far, to pursue these future goals? What will you be doing 1 and 5 years after college graduation? (600 words maximum)
Have questions? Contact Wendy Allsbrook Javier at
970-769-7600 or 9rfoundation@gmail.com