SDACO County Government Scholarship

SDACO County Government Scholarship

The deadline for the 2011 County Government Scholarship is July 15, 2011.

The South Dakota Association of County Officials will award one $1000 scholarship to a child or grandchild of a county auditor, treasurer, register of deeds or their employee each year.  The recipient must be at least a second year registered full-time students in a South Dakota University, college (public or private), or vocational/technical certification program.

Applicants must complete a personal essay of at least 500 words on a topic chosen by the SDACO Scholarship Committee, a personal statement of at least 300 words explaining their goals and future plans, and include a resume or work history with their essays and application.

The topic for the 2011 scholarship is: “Why are the offices of county auditor, county treasurer and county register of deeds elected positions? And do you think they should remain that way?”

Scholarship Application

2011 SDACO Scholarship Application

2010 County Government Scholarship Recipient

EMILY VAN ZEE