Westmoreland County Community College/Scholarship
Cecil Yates Memorial Scholarship
Amount variesNot guaranteed
Donated by Marion Yates and the Yates family in memory of Cecil. Cecil H. Yates joined the WCCC faculty 9-1-79. His first task was the development and promotion of an associate program in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement. He served the New Kensington community for 14 years as a police officer, resigning as chief of police in 1962.
Award Varies
Closes in 54 days, 11 December 2026
Who it is for, in the provider's words
- Which collegeCecil Yates Memorial Scholarship - Westmoreland County Community College Scholarships
- Who can applyDonated by Marion Yates and the Yates family in memory of Cecil. Cecil H. Yates joined the WCCC faculty 9-1-79. His first task was the development and promotion of an associate program in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement. He served the New Kensington community for 14 years as a police officer, resigning as chief of police in 1962. In 1980, he initiated a Municipal Police Officer's Training Program at Westmoreland County Community College.
- Who can applySince its inception, the program has provided police officers with the knowledge and training necessary to perform today's law enforcement tasks, as well as the basic foundation upon which the officer may continue to enhance his police skills and academic knowledge.
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Where this comes from
- Official source
- https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163
- Last checked by SCRN
- 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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- Source level
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- Deadline
- 11 December 2026
- How often
- one time
In the provider's words: where each detail comes from
- Name
Cecil Yates Memorial Scholarship
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163- Provider
Westmoreland County Community College Scholarships
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163- What it provides
Donated by Marion Yates and the Yates family in memory of Cecil. Cecil H. Yates joined the WCCC faculty 9-1-79. His first task was the development and promotion of an associate program in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement. He served the New Kensington community for 14 years as a police officer, resigning as chief of police in 1962. In 1980, he initiated a Municipal Police Officer's Training Program at Westmoreland County Community College. Since its inception, the program has provided police officers with the knowledge and training necessary to perform today's law enforcement tasks, as well as the basic foundation upon which the officer may continue to enhance his police skills and academic knowledge.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163- Amount
Award Varies
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163- Deadline
Deadline 12/11/2026
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163- How to apply
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Read on 2026-10-11 from https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163- Which college
Cecil Yates Memorial Scholarship - Westmoreland County Community College Scholarships
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163- Who can apply
Donated by Marion Yates and the Yates family in memory of Cecil. Cecil H. Yates joined the WCCC faculty 9-1-79. His first task was the development and promotion of an associate program in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement. He served the New Kensington community for 14 years as a police officer, resigning as chief of police in 1962. In 1980, he initiated a Municipal Police Officer's Training Program at Westmoreland County Community College.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163- Who can apply
Since its inception, the program has provided police officers with the knowledge and training necessary to perform today's law enforcement tasks, as well as the basic foundation upon which the officer may continue to enhance his police skills and academic knowledge.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://westmoreland.academicworks.com/opportunities/3163