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Annual

Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship

Walter was a very special soul who was born and raised right here in Lamar, CO from 1951 to 2010. He walked the streets of Lamar collecting recyclable aluminum cans. Though he was non-verbal; he knew no stranger. When he saw you he would always run up, give you a hug, and place his head against you to show how special you were to him. He was known to stop by each business and many homes along his daily route; just to say hello. The smile on his face would make your entire day! He was a special friend to many...in his own way!

If everyone was a little bit more like Walter, the world would be a much nicer place.

Southeastern Developmental Services Inc. is honored to be awarding a $1,000.00 scholarship and a $500 scholarship in memory of Walter Ely. SDS encourages all individuals who wish to further their education in the fields of Human Services or Education with an emphasis in Special Education to apply. Priority will be given to those who document a connection to someone with an intellectual and/or developmental disability or a love for recycling.

Applications can be picked up at 1111 South 4th St. in Lamar, CO

or can be found here.

Completed Applications:

Electronic submissions will be accepted via email at info@sdsccb.com

Hand delivered submissions will be accepted at 1111 South 4th St. in Lamar, CO.

Mail submissions to:

SDS Board of Directors

P.O. Box 328

Lamar, CO 81052

Deadline for scholarship applications is the fourth Monday in April

If selected as the Walter Ely Scholarship recipient we would encourage you to give back to the Intellectual and Developmental Disability Community.

Scholarship Application