is set to award more than $22,000 in scholarships to high school students looking to further their education.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 14, so high school seniors, don鈥檛 delay.
Scholarships such as the Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Spirit of Achievement Scholarship and the Elzie Odom Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship will award students $3,000 each for their demonstrated leadership, community service and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Carmille Turner, chair of the academic qualifying committee at the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education, feels honored to support deserving students throughout Arlington.
“It is an honor for the foundation to award students throughout Arlington with scholarship opportunities to further their education,” said Turner. 鈥淲e believe every student should have an opportunity to follow their dreams and strive towards excellence.”
One of last year鈥檚 winners, Brooklyn Richard from Martin High School, received the Madelyn Opal McDowell Butler Servant Leader Scholarship for $1,000. She is now attending the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor to become a pediatric nurse.
This year鈥檚 winners will be announced at the 极速六合彩鈥檚 annual Family Expo and Resource Fair. Don鈥檛 forget the deadline to apply is Feb. 14, so students, now is the time to apply right .
If you have any questions, contact Carmille Turner at 972-294-9548 or by email at academic@arlingtoneducation.org.