The El Paso County Sheriff's Officers Association would like congratulate Deputy Rudy Payan and his son Albert "Scottie" Payan on his selection as the first ever recipient of the EPCSOA Scholarship. Scottie graduated from Burges High School and plans to attend The University Of North Texas where he will Major in Theater with a Minor in Communications. Scottie was a member of the National Honor Society, chosen "Outstanding Citizen" Senior Class, Senior "Class Favorite", and "Top Ten" Senior by teachers and peers at Burges High School. Scottie also participated in athletics while at Burges where he was a member of the Football and Track teams. Scottie describes his awards in Theater as his most important awards as this is the Career he plans to persue. He received the following: Best Actor Award at the District Competition, Best Comic Actor in a play,and the All Star cast. Scottie attributes his leadership and discipline to his years in The Boy Scouts where he achieved Senior Patrol Leader and was awarded the Order of the Arrow, an Honor Group.
Don't forget if you are a current or retired member of the EPCSOA and have a dependent graduating from High school or curently attending a 4 year College or University they are eligible to submit an application for this scholarship.
Application packets must be submitted by January 31st of every year. Incomplete or late packets will not be considered. Any questions or to obtain a scholarship packet please email scholarships@epcsoa.com
