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Printable scholarship instructions and application

DESCRIPTION:
In recognition of the impact treatment courts have on the participants who complete those programs, WATCP seeks to support the recovery capital of graduates of Wisconsin Treatment Courts with scholarships to those graduates who wish to pursue higher education. The number and dollar amount of the scholarships is determined by the Graduate Scholarship Committee on an ongoing basis. This program is fully funded by donations. Applications will be accepted year-round, and scholarships awarded twice a year.

ELIGIBILITY
– Candidates must be a verified graduate of a Wisconsin Treatment Court
– Candidates must be enrolled or accepted to start post-secondary education/training course in accredited institution or certification program (i.e. Training School, Technical College, University, or other Degreed Program)
– Candidates who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program must be in good academic standing

CRITERIA
– The candidate will submit an essay describing their health and wellness journey and the impact treatment court had on their life.
– The essay should detail the candidate’s ongoing motivation for leading a positive, pro-social lifestyle
– Verification of Graduation from a WI Treatment Court provided by the Coordinator or current member of the candidate’s treatment court.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
– The attached application, Candidate Essay, Letters of Recommendation, and other documents listed below must be submitted to WATCP by email as a complete package: [email protected]

– Two letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application
At least one letter must be from a member of the treatment court that the applicant graduated from.

– All application questions must be answered completely.

– Include a copy of Enrollment or Acceptance Letter from the graduate’s chosen school or training program; ; or if currently enrolled attach a copy of the student’s unofficial transcript.

– The WATCP Graduate Scholarship Committee will review all applications and make recommendations for awards to the WATCP Board of Directors for final approval in January and July of each year.

– Scholarship award recipients will be notified by email within one week of the award, and accepted winners will be listed on the WATCP Website.

– Checks will go to the Scholarship recipient and will be distributed within 15 days of the award.

EDUCATION POSTPONEMENT
– If the winner chooses to postpone their education, the scholarship may be held in their name by WATCP for up to one year from the date of acceptance before it is forfeited and monies returned to the fund.