Scholarships available

• The Lake County Gamma Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has announced the availability of a $750 grant-in-aid to assist with college costs for a qualified future female educator.

This grant is offered to a student who meets the following criteria:

— Is currently registered as a college sophomore or junior.

— Has been accepted into the Teacher Education Program.

— Has a home residence in the north eastern communities of Concord Township, Fairport Harbor, Madison, Painesville City, Painesville Township, Perry

Applications are available at www.gammathetaoh.org/gamma-theta-memorial-grant-in-aid.html.

Applications must be received by March 24, 2020, to be considered

• The Lake County Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has announced the availability of a $2,000 scholarship to assist with college costs for a qualified future female educator.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. The Lake County chapter supports this mission by offering this scholarship to female college students who meet the following criteria:

— Are currently registered as a college sophomore or junior

— Are enrolled in and excels in a college Teacher Education Program. — Have home residence located in the Ohio cities of Mentor, Eastlake, Kirtland, Timberlake, Wickliffe, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills, or Willowick.

Applications may be requested by email to dkgscholarship@gmail.com. Questions may also be sent to that email address.

• The Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield in Geauga County is offering a $2,500 scholarship to one graduating high school senior each who is attending Newbury, Berkshire, and Cardinal High Schools, and one to an Auburn Career Center senior attending from one of the three districts named. The graduating senior chosen from each of the high schools can be planning to go to college, or a trade or technical school.

Rotary is the largest humanitarian service organization in the world. Its motto is “Service Above Self.”

The purpose of the scholarship awards is to assist those students who share the same value of service that all Rotarians share.

The deadline to submit an application is April 17. To obtain an application, interested students may get one from their Guidance Counselor at their high school or request an application by emailing bethcroup@gmail.com

• The Friends of Euclid Creek, a grassroots, nonprofit organization advocating for the health of the Euclid Creek watershed, has announced the availability of its 2020 annual scholarship in environmental studies. This scholarship aids one deserving student in his/her pursuit of a degree or certificate in environmental studies, field biology, or any scientific field related to watershed health.

FOEC is currently seeking applications from high school seniors or college students who are interested in studying within the field of environmental science. The $1,000 scholarship — earmarked for educational purposes — will be awarded on June 2 at the Friends of Euclid Creek Annual Meeting and picnic. There may be a second scholarship of $500. The Friends of Euclid Creek Board of Directors approve all awards.

Applicants must not have received a previous scholarship from the Friends of Euclid Creek. FOEC prefers, but does not require, applicants who live or have gone to school in the Euclid Creek Watershed area. Applicant evaluation is based on background and potential to contribute to environmental studies or a related field.

Interested students must submit a one to twopage letter describing their career goals, past volunteer work related to environmental studies, and significant achievements to date. Applicants also must provide a minimum of one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or community member.

All application materials must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2020. Mail applications to the Friends of Euclid Creek, P.O. Box 21384, South Euclid, Ohio 44121.

Emailing applications requires prior permission. Applicants must also be willing to complete an interview with FOEC members, upon request, and release information and photos about winning the scholarship.

Direct any questions concerning the scholarship or application process to FOEC member Jeanette Evans via email at: jeanette.evans@sbcglobal. net.