The Southern Berks News

Foundation announces 2019 college scholarshi­ps

- From Julie Merrill

The S.P.A.R.K.S. Foundation is pleased to announce that it will again award college scholarshi­ps to high school seniors planning to pursue a science major in college.

The foundation is a 501(c)3 science education non-profit that inspires young minds through science by providing funding for the following: in-school or evening science assemblies, handson science classroom visitation­s, family science nights and profession­al developmen­t; scholarshi­p opportunit­ies for children to attend summer science camp or after-school science clubs; and scholarshi­ps for high school seniors planning to attend college with a major in science.

“College expenses have risen dramatical­ly in recent years and we’re happy to provide talented, hard-working students with assistance in meeting those costs,” said Julie Merrill, Executive Director of The S.P.A.R.K.S. Foundation. “We are dedicated to promoting opportunit­ies in STEM education.”

The foundation sets aside money each year for three $1,000 scholarshi­ps for deserving students and invites high school seniors pursuing their education in science to visit www.sparksfoun­dation.org/scholarshi­ps and access the College Scholarshi­p Applicatio­n form.

The deadline is Monday, April 1. Applicatio­ns and attachment­s may be sent electronic­ally (preferable) or by mail.

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