Over $7,000 in scholarships available to support future law enforcement professionals |
![]() “It is a privilege to honor the legacy of Sergeant Darlon Dowell by supporting the educational goals of our local students,” said Corporal Joseph Metz, President of the VPOA. “For over 20 years, this scholarship has enabled us to give back to our community and inspire the next generation of public servants.” The scholarship will be awarded to three applicants who aspire to pursue careers in law enforcement. Funds can be used for college tuition, books, and other educational expenses. To be eligible for the Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship students must:
The VPOA will evaluate applicants based on academic achievement, community service, and financial need. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship recipients will be announced in July 2024. The Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship program commemorates Sergeant Darlon “Dee” Dowell, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on August 7, 1978. He remains the only officer in Ventura’s history to have died while serving the community. For more information, contact Sergeant Mike Acquarelli at 805-339-4486, or visit CityofVentura.ca.gov/Dowell *** La Asociacio?n de Oficiales de Polici?a de Ventura anuncia la beca en memoria de Dee Dowell 2024 Hay ma?s de $7,000 disponibles en becas para apoyar a futuros funcionarios de seguridad pu?blica VENTURA – – La Asociacio?n de Oficiales de Polici?a de Ventura (VPOA) se enorgullece de anunciar el Programa de becas en memoria de Dee Dowell 2024, con ma?s de $7,000 en becas que se otorgara?n a los destinatarios que lo merezcan. La fecha li?mite de solicitud es el 30 de junio del 2024. “Es un privilegio honrar el legado del sargento Darlon Dowell apoyando los objetivos educativos de nues- tros estudiantes locales”, dijo el cabo Joseph Metz, presidente de VPOA. “Durante ma?s de 20 an?os, esta beca nos ha permitido retribuir a nuestra comunidad e inspirar a la pro?xima generacio?n de servidores pu?blicos”. La beca se otorgara? a tres solicitantes que aspiren a seguir carreras en el a?mbito policial. Los fondos se pueden utilizar para matri?cula universitaria, libros y otros gastos educativos. Para ser elegible para la beca Dee Dowell Memorial, los estudiantes deben:
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