Adopt-A-Cop Nevada
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Our future starts here!

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FAMILY CONNECTION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Children in Our Community are Our Future!

 

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

  1. Applicant must be a senior student in Clark County School District for the entire 2020-2021 academic year (validated home schooling is acceptable).

  2. Applicant must be related to a police officer within the State of Nevada (acceptable relationships: sister, brother, daughter, son, niece, nephew, granddaughter, grandson, or legally adopted child).

  3. Police Officer must be a member of Adopt-A-Cop Nevada.

  4. Applicant must maintain minimum weighted cumulative 2.5 GPA as of March 1, 2021.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Completed scholarship application

  2. Community Involvement Resume and Essay

  3. List and describe activities that you have participated in during the past three years that directly or indirectly benefit(ed) your community and/or persons within your community. Activity descriptions must thoroughly explain this benefit. Supplemental attachments may be included. Conclude your resume with a 300-500 word essay in response to “How does community service make a difference?”

  4. Documentation of volunteer work/community service

  5. Must include verification of minimum 50 hours (performed within the current academic school year) from an established business or organization.

  6. Official copy of your high school transcript verifying your GPA.

  7. Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official attesting to your academic achievements and involvement in school sponsored clubs/organizations as well as attendance, study habits, diligence, and character. Letters of recommendation should be mailed to Adopt-A-Cop Nevada Family Connection Scholarship, PO Box 621703, Las Vegas, NV 89162.

  8. Letter of recommendation from one or more adults (not teachers, school officials, or relatives) attesting to your character, leadership skills, and community involvement. Letters of recommendation should be mailed to Community Connect, Inc., PO Box 621703, Las Vegas, NV 89162. 

  9. Attendance of a one-day Life Skills Workshop presented by Community Connect, Inc. This workshop will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2023 (Time and location TBD).

  10. Completed applications, letters of recommendation, and all supplemental materials must be received by Adopt-A-Cop Nevada before midnight SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023.

WHY OUR SCHOLARSHIP MATTERS

At Adopt-A-Cop Nevada we offer high school seniors of AACN officers, the opportunity to apply for a scholarship. We value the future leaders and our community and we support our law enforcement officers and their family members.  In prayer and monetarily, we support our officers.

  Why should you apply for our scholarship? Seven reasons why to apply.

  1.  The cost of tuition and housing is expensive and your financial resources are limited.

  2.  Scholarships are investments to help you pay for your educational expenses that never have to be paid back.

  3.  You are unique and it’s time you tell someone about it! Why not do it in a scholarship essay?

  4.  The opportunity to attend a one-day profession Life Skills course.

  5.  To take advantage of your relative’s position as an Adopt-A-Cop officer.

  6.  To increase your support network when you go off to college.

  7. You might get it.

Click here for a copy of the APPLICATION.

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The Sky is the limit for our youth and we want to support you, with keeping them focused on furthering their education.

 

we are family!