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Announcement Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024

The Honorable Barry A. Hamilton Educational Scholarship was established to provide funds for Montgomery County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court participants wishing to obtain college degrees. There will be two awards of $5,000 each.

Overview

  1. Applicant must meet the following criteria:
    • Participant of the Montgomery County Circuit Court Adult Drug Court.
    • Currently in Phases 2 through Aftercare.
    • Received no infractions leading to incarceration within 90 days of request. Received no minor infractions within 30 days of request.
  2. Applicant must complete the Educational Scholarship Process with Career Resource Specialist or Case Manager to include an education plan, application for educational funds, reference letters, Case Manager endorsement, and essay.
  3. Every applicant should submit a five-paragraph response to the essay topic listed below.
Essay Topic

How will working toward and achieving your educational goals enhance your recovery and improve your life?
What may stand in your way and how could you address those barriers?

Due Date: July 12, 2024

If interested, please contact your case manager for more information and materials.