Canandaigua’s MLK Celebration to be held virtually
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CANANDAIGUA First Congregational Church of Canandaigua will not host an in-person Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration this year, but will post a recording of 2020’s event on its website and YouTube on Jan. 18.
The focus of the celebration is to honor the life, legacy and vision of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Canandaigua Academy students presented a dramatic reading of King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail.” The annual celebration also featured winners of the MLK Jr. Poster Contest, in which students in grades 2-5 competed to produce the best poster art. Three winning posters were selected from each grade and students received a $25 cash prize.
North Island Credit Union Seeks Scholarship Applications from San Diego County Students
Credit union encourages college-bound students across the greater San Diego area to apply for $1,000 scholarship
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ North Island Credit Union invites college-bound students in San Diego County to apply for its 2021 College Scholarship Program. Through the program, the credit union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize Southern California students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities. We realize that managing the costs of higher education can be difficult for many families. Now more than ever, during these challenging times, we want to extend a hand to help support our local students and their families, said North Island Credit Union CEO Steve O Connell. We encourage local students to apply for one of our scholarships to make it a l
Central Alabama organization continues providing college scholarships during pandemic Share Updated: 1:34 PM CST Jan 11, 2021
Central Alabama organization continues providing college scholarships during pandemic Share Updated: 1:34 PM CST Jan 11, 2021
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Since 2003, the Ellis County Master Gardener Association (ECMGA) has offered college scholarships to graduating high school seniors residing in Ellis County. Applications are now available for seniors graduating in 2021. We wanted to provide opportunities to these students that chose college studies in horticulture and/or life sciences disciplines, stated a news release.
Since its creation, the association has aided 46 graduating high school students with college scholarships totaling $90,100.
According to the release, To qualify, the applicant must be a 2021 graduating high school senior residing in Ellis County from an Ellis County High School, Ellis County Charter High School or Ellis County Home School Program. The applicant must have an elected academic major in a horticulture/life sciences - related field that includes, but is not limited to horticulture, agriculture, environmental science, forestry, botany, biology (e.g.: plant genetics, plant ph
Mt. Zion Chamber Scholarship Applications Now Available
The Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for their 2021 College Scholarships. To apply, you must be a Mt. Zion High School Senior, or any high school senior who is the child of a dues paying Mt. Zion Chamber member. If home-schooled, you must provide proof of eligibility. Applicants must enroll as a full-time college student and may declare any major. $3,000 will be divided among the qualified awardees this year and the deadline for the application is March 15, 2021. For more details or to download the application click HERE. For any other question email mtzionilchamber@gmail.com