Scholarships offered

• The Lake County Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has announced the availability of a $1,500 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 e-mail to dkgscho...@gmail.com. Questions may also be sent to that email address.

Deadline for applying is March 14, 2021. All applicants will be notified of the committee selection by March 31, 2021.

• The Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce invites high school seniors residing in the Chardon Local School District to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships. One will be given to a student attending a two year vocational college and the other to a someone attending a four-year college or university.

The Chamber scholarship is awarded annually to a well-rounded student based on school and extracurricular activities, community involvement, academic achievement and personal goals. It is funded by Chamber member donations and participation in Chamber activities throughout the year.

The deadline to apply is April 1, 2021. The scholarship will be presented to the winner at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting tentatively set for 15 with a location to be announced. For an application and more information visit chardonchamber.com.

• The Friends of Euclid Creek, a nonprofit environmental stewardship organization is pleased to announce the availability of its 2021 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 planning to pursue a degree within the field of environmental science. A $1,000 scholarship — earmarked for educational purposes — will be awarded. There may be a second scholarship of $500.

Applicants may not have received a previous scholarship from the Friends of Euclid Creek. Applicant evaluation is based on background and potential to contribute to environmental stewardship. Interested students must submit a one to two-page 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, 2021.

Mail applications to the Friends of Euclid Creek, P.O. Box 21384, South Euclid, Ohio 44121. Emailing applications is also permitted. Applicants must also be willing to complete an interview with FOEC members upon request, and grant permission to release information and photos upon winning the scholarship. For more information, contact Jeanette Evans, jeanett...@sbcglobal.net.