Soroptimist seeking scholarship applicants

FALLBROOK – The Soroptimist International of Fallbrook is offering three scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing higher education. The students must reside in the greater Fallbrook area, which includes Bonsall, Rainbow, De Luz, and Pala.

The first is a $2,000 Educational Scholarship awarded to a student who will be attending a four-year college or university; the scholarship will be disbursed in increments of $500 per semester for a total of $2,000. The recipient must carry a minimum of 12 units each semester to receive or continue to receive this scholarship.

The second scholarship is a $500 Junior College Scholarship to be awarded to a student who will be attending a local junior college. The recipient must carry a minimum of 12 units each semester to receive or to continue to receive this scholarship. The scholarship will be disbursed in increments of $250 per semester for a total of $500.

The third scholarship is a $500 Vocational Scholarship to be awarded to a student who will be pursuing their education at a trade school or by taking trade-related courses at a community college. Auto mechanics, culinary arts, cosmetology and medical assisting are examples of studies that would qualify for this award.

Applications are available at the high school Career Counseling Center at Fallbrook High School or http://www.fallbrookhs.org. All scholarship applications require an official school transcript from the most recent semester. The scholarship application deadline is April 23. For further information, contact Dianna Mahr at (760) 728-7011.