The Teller County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jason Mikesell are announcing that the County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) organization is awarding a $500 scholarship to a graduate of the Class of 2026 in Teller County. CSOC is working with Sheriff’s Offices throughout the state to invest in the future of Colorado and make a positive impact on our residents.

Permanent residents of Teller County graduating in the Class of 2026 are eligible. You will find the application form at by clicking the button below. Applications can also be picked up in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office.

Complete the applications and drop them off at the Teller County Sheriff’s Office at 11400 HWY 24, Divide, CO 80814 no later than February 27, 2026.

For more information, contact Lieutenant Renee Bunting at buntingr@tellercounty.gov or visit the CSOC website at https://www.coloradosheriffs.org/scholarship.

The awardee will be announced on April 1, 2026, and arrangements will be made to present the award at the Sheriff’s Office with the awardee and their family.