Need Help Paying For College?

It’s time to start preparing for college and I’m sure there are a lot of you asking “How will I afford to go college?” A lot of people know about financial aid but some don’t qualify yet still need help paying for college.
There are other forms of paying for college such as Scholarships. Right now there are several Scholarships up for grabs. Also Juniors get a head start and find out what you need to qualify for these Scholarships so by May of your senior year your applications will be ready to be submitted.

The Lee County Republican Women’s Club; will sponsor a $100.00 scholarship for a
Graduating female. Applicants must write an essay. Sorry boys only the girls get this one!

Lion Apparel; will be rewarding a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating senior. Applicants must have a 2.5 grade point average (G.P.A.) and demonstrate extra-curricular and community involvement. Hurry and get involved with school and the community if you want this one!

The Lee County Masonic Scholarship Fund; will reward a $1,500.00 scholarship to a
Graduating senior that plans on attending college, technical school after graduation.
Students must complete an application and write a two page essay. I know two pages seems like a lot but if you wrote it in 2 hours that would be like getting paid $750 an hour!

Beattyville Women’s club; will be awarding a $500.00 scholarship to a senior girl who
Desires to go to college and has a financial need. The applicant should have a B+ average
And a composite of 19 on ACT. Sugar and spice and everything nice pays off again!

The Charles W. Duncil Memorial Scholarship; in the amount of $1,000.00 will be
Awarded to a senior athlete. Applicants must have been involved in a sport in their senior
year of high school and have maintained a 3.0 G.P.A. A scholarship for those who like to study and play for success!

The American Legion Post; in Estill County will reward a $500.00 scholarship to a
Graduating senior that has a good G.P.A. and demonstrates financial need. All applications must be mailed by June 30, 2009. Here is one you can still get this year!

The Kentucky Federation of Republican Women; is sponsoring a $1,000.00 scholarship for a graduating senior girl. The applicant must be a registered Republican, have at least a 2.0 G.P.A. and submit a typed essay. Democrats and boys you’re out of the running for this one! All applications must be mailed by June 30, 2009. This one you can also still get this year!

All applications can be picked up in Mr. Stickler’s office. Unless, the applications are to be mailed in then they need to be returned to Mr. Stickler’s office by the deadline set for them. For more information on college go to http://www.fastweb.com/ or http://www.kheaa.com/.