Organizations offering scholarships to seniors

JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER AUXILIARY

Jefferson County Health Center Auxiliary will award four $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors.

Applicants must be a resident of Jefferson County and must be pursuing a career in a health-related field.

Applications can be picked up at the counselors? office in either Pekin or Fairfield high schools.

Completed applications should be returned to the counselor by April 15.

JEFFERSON COUNTY REPUBLICANS

The Jefferson County Republicans will be awarding a $500 scholarship this spring to a U.S. citizen, Jefferson County resident and graduating senior.

The recipient must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and be planning to further his or her education at a two- or four-year school in the U.S. The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient?s college or university to meet tuition or other educational expenses. The scholarship must be used within the following school year.  The award recipient will be selected based on the information in the application and submission of a short essay.

Applications have been sent to Fairfield, Pekin and Cardinal high schools and Maharshi School.  Students can pick up an application from a school guidance counselor or contact Ed Kelenyi at 919-2500.

The deadline for submitting the application is May 7.

IOWA CENTENNIAL MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reminds students Robert D. Blue Scholarship applications must be submitted online at www.rdblue.org by May 10 in order to be eligible for this year?s award.

?Over the years we?ve helped thousands of Iowa students meet their college costs with this scholarship,? Fitzgerald stated. ?Awards are based on financial need, academic achievements, written recommendations and an original essay.?

In 2011, seven Iowa students received a $1,000 Robert D. Blue Scholarship.

The scholarship is awarded by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation to honor Iowa students attending college in Iowa. For information, visit the website or call the treasurer?s office at 515-242-5270.