Eligibility: Any current employee of any public school may receive a scholarship grant for any and all educational endeavors available from, but not limited to, a four-year degree granting institution of higher learning, a community college, a technical or vocational institution within the state of Colorado, or seminars/workshops offered by any legally established professional organization from within the state of Colorado. It is expected that the recipient will agree to continue to work in a Colorado public sector educational institution for at least one year following the date of the completion of the training. Withdrawal from the program prior to completion may result in a loss of funding. Disbursement of the scholarship funds shall be made directly to the institution or professional organization in the amount of $1,000.00. Only winners will be notified. Cost prevents us from responding to all applicants. Deadline for all applications is April 1, 2010. Please include five copies of your application and mail to CSPERA, 15701 E 1st Avenue, Suite 112, Aurora CO 80011. Applications with less than five copies will not be considered.

Name:		Date:
Address:
City:
State:		Zip:
Work Phone:		Home Phone:
Occupation:
Current Employer:
Name, address and phone number of institution where you plan to enroll and apply this scholarship.
Name of course, seminar or program:
Term/Semester you wish to attend

Please use another sheet of paper for an informal letter enabling the selection committee to become acquainted with you as an individual. Include information such as long range professional and/or vocational goals and plans; personal attributes, and how this course will help you in your current job or future advancement.