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DTNHA offers scholarships

The Devils Tower Natural History Association is pleased to announce we will be offering two monetary, one-year scholarships, in the amount of $1000 each. Application forms may be obtained from Crook County school counselors or by contacting DTNHA at PO Box 37, Devils Tower, WY 82714, by calling 307-467-5283 x 631 or by email, from Executive Director Sandra Mooney at: [email protected].

Below are the qualifications for the scholarship:

• The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in one of Crook County’s high schools, to graduate in May with a GPA of at least 2.5.

• The applicant must plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year college or vocational/technical school. Proof of acceptance will be required prior to awarding monies.

• The awarded scholarship funds will be sent to the financial aid department of the prospective school.

• One letter of reference from a teacher, counselor or employer must accompany the application.

• The applicant will submit a 400-word essay addressing a topic related to Devils Tower National Monument. More details will be provided on the application.

The completed application form should be returned to DTNHA, P.O. Box 37, Devils Tower, WY 82714, postmarked no later than May 1, 2023 or to school counselors by May 1, 2023.