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Senator Ronnie DePasco was a resident of the Historic Northeast neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, for over 50 years. In 1976, with encouragement from family and friends, DePasco ran for the Missouri House of Representatives. Winning that election, he went on to represent the Northeast area in the House for the next 16 years. In 1992, he was elected to the Missouri Senate. He was reelected to this position several more times and proudly served as Senator until his death in 2003.
During DePasco’s tenure as an elected official, he achieved many notable goals, including securing funding for the Liberty Memorial, the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, the Truman Memorial Building and the historic Harry S. Truman Courthouse in Independence. As an avid supporter of law enforcement, he was widely recognized for his work on issues affecting the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department and his sponsorship of many anti-crime bills such as Jake’s Law.
Senator DePasco’s family has established this scholarship foundation to honor his memory and the love he had for his community and its future.
Eligibility:
Must be pursuing certification through MCC-Blue River Public Safety Institute's Police Academy program.
Amount:
Up to $2,500.
Renewable:
Not a renewable award.
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by July 31.
Requirements:
- An essay of approximately 750 words describing your career goals, why you are choosing a career in law enforcement, and how receiving this scholarship would benefit you and your family.
- A resume detailing work, school-related and non-school-related activities. Include date of participation and any offices held.
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