Scholarship Overview

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

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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

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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 a degree in     

           teaching, agricultural education or a degree in a medical or nursing field, or

           business.

 

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) 

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