Perkins Foundation - "L.A. County Sheriff's Children's College Scholarship Fund"

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Children’s Scholarship Fund awards college grants of $5,000 per year, for up to four years. In addition, a number of one-time grants will also be awarded to runner-ups. All children and stepchildren of full-time, sworn Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriffs are eligible.

These are merit scholarships. The single most important factor is academic accomplishment, but the selections are also based on other criteria, including personal character, extracurricular activities, and potential for success.

To assist in the difficult task of choosing winners, the Scholarship Selection Committee requires two letters of recommendation (maximum of two letters; no more than 2 pages per letter). The deadline for letters is March 12, 2010. Any length and form of letter is acceptable. At least one letter should be from a recent teacher or counselor, and a relative cannot write either recommendation. Your willingness to share your knowledge about an applicant by writing a letter of recommendation is appreciated.

Letters of recommendation should be mailed directly to:

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Professional Development Unit
Attn: Laura Galliher, Operations Assistant III
11515 S. Colima Road, Room M-106
Whittier, CA 90604

You can also call Operations Assistant III Laura Galliher at (562) 903-7571 or via e-mail.

Instructions to Applicants

1. Complete pages 1-3 of the attached application form. Please type or print clearly.

2. Request a current high school transcript be mailed to the address below. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE INCOMPLETE - AND CANNOT BE CONSIDERED - WITHOUT AN OFFICAL (SEALED) TRANSCRIPT. Your transcript should include your class ranking, if available.

3. Give the attached Instruction Sheet to each person who agrees to write a recommendation letter for you.

4. Your application, transcript, and recommendation letters should be mailed to:

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Professional Development Unit
Attn: Laura Galliher, Operations Assistant III
11515 S. Colima Road, Room M-106
Whittier, CA 90604

5. The deadline for receiving ALL materials is March 12, 2010. THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS.

6. The volunteer, all-civilian Scholarship Selection Committee expects to meet in early April to choose the finalists. The finalists will be asked to attend personal interviews. The winners will be announced shortly after the interview process.
We look forward to receiving your materials and having the chance to learn about you!