The Dave Cameron Memorial Scholarship
Named in honor of an original founding member of the Wyoming Highlanders, Jackson Police Chief Dave Cameron, the scholarship was first established in 2001 by the Wyoming Highlanders to assist Jackson Hole youth to realize their goal of achieving an education in criminal justice or law enforcement. The initial purpose was to provide financial aid to one student enrolling in a 4 year accredited institution or the Wyoming Police Academy . At the time, graduating seniors from Jackson Hole High School or Western Wyoming High School were eligible to apply. None of the recipients went on to complete these career paths.
Because of that, our focus has changed a bit and we now seek to award Scholarship money to active Jackson Police Officers or Teton County Sheriff’s Deputies. In 2024 we expanded this to include donations to Teton County Search and Rescue awarded following Burns Night. Annual donations range from $500 – $2,000.
Wounded Veterans
In 2018, we made scholarship awards for wounded veterans, sponsoring all the vets enrolled in the Spring series of the Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Assocation V.E.T. program.
University of Wyoming – Scotland Study Abroad
Our 2025 fundraiser went towards funding a $5,000 scholarship for a University of Wyoming study abroad program in Scotland. This initiative aims to foster cultural exchange by immersing students in Scottish history, traditions, and landscapes. Recipients of the scholarship are encouraged to bring back and share Scottish customs, such as music, dance, and storytelling, enriching Wyoming’s cultural fabric. Sucess was achieved when the $2,500 raised from the Burns Night event was combined with a matching $2,500 from board member Shelly Botts.