Local organization offers various scholarship opportunities

The Junior Auxiliary of Saline County has various scholarship opportunities for local students.

This traditional scholarship is for graduating high school senior students planning to continue traditional postsecondary education and, majoring in areas related to servicing the needs of youth in the community, such as psychology, sociology, education, pediatrics or coaching. The total amount of this scholarship is $3,000 distributed in two installments: $1,500 in the fall semester and an additional $1,500 in the spring semester. Scholarship funds will be distributed once per semester upon receipt of proof of registration from the recipient. An official copy of the student's grade report must accompany the second semester request providing proof that a 2.5 grade point average for the initial semester has been achieved.

Students may apply at https://forms.gle/PICZW3AXALCGA7QG7

The chapter will award two disbursements of

$1,500 to a graduating high school senior who is not seeking a nontraditional college education, such as beauty school, mechanic school or welding. The initial disbursement of funds will be completed upon receipt of proof of registration from the recipient from their chosen vocational or technical school. An official copy of the student's grade report must accompany the second semester request providing proof that a 2.5 grade point average for the initial semester has been achieved.

Individuals can apply at https://forms.gle/PICZW3AXALCGA7QG7

The Marsha Davis is for graduating high school senior students planning to attend Henderson State University. The total amount of this scholarship is $4,000 distributed in two installments: $2,000 in the fall semester and an additional $2,000 in the spring semester. Scholarship funds will be distributed once per semester upon receipt of proof of registration from the recipient. An official copy of the student's grade report must accompany the second semester request providing proof that a 2.5 grade point average for the initial semester has been achieved.

This scholarship is in honor of Ms. Davis’ parents.

To submit an application visit: https://forms.gle/PICZW3AXALCGA7QG7

The Women’s Empowerment Scholarship will assist exceptional and in-need students to continue their education. This scholarship is applicable for female students, ages 25 and above, who are seeking to further their education in areas related to serving children and youth in the community, such as psychology, sociology, education or pediatrics.

The total amount of this scholarship is $4,000, with $2,000 per year distributed in two installments: $1,000 in the fall semester and $1,000 in the spring semester. Scholarship funds will be distributed once per semester upon receipt of proof of registration from the recipient. Applicants are required to show proof of course enrollment, but do not have to provide documentation of grade point average or test scores. These funds will be distributed directly to the school upon receipt of enrollment.

Students can submit an application at https://forms.gle/4pahbz8dm2x6mouz8

All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. March 31. The organization will only accept applications from the Google Form link unless other circumstances have been discussed with the Scholarship Committee before the deadline date.