SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Awarded by the Zink Family
 

Award Amount: $2,000 non-renewable to the student’s choice of school, inclusive of a Trade School/Vocational School, 2-year Associate programs, or 4-year Bachelor programs.
 

Selection: Recipients will be selected by the DEF Scholarship Committee, in conjunction with the Zink Family. An interview may be required of finalists.

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ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, the student must:

• Be a graduating senior from Durango High School or Durango Big Picture High School

• Demonstrate financial need

• Be seeking a degree in one of the following fields:

  • Teaching

  • Agricultural Education

  • Medical/Nursing Field

  • Business

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INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

1. A COMPLETE APPLICATION

2. Academic Transcript

   • ​A complete senior transcript showing sustained GPA may be required before the award is remitted to the student’s choice of college.

3. Statement of Financial Need

   • Please share anything about your family financial situation and/or your financial situation that will help us understand your need for college scholarship assistance. (approximately 250 words)

4. TWO Letters of Recommendation

5. #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)