Two are available from business group
The Route 40 Business Association is offering a scholarship for graduating seniors from Joppatowne, Edgewood, Aberdeen and Havre de Grace High schools.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a degree or certificate in a business-related field.
Applications, with a letter including college choice and status, community activities, awards and recognition, work and related achievements, career and educational goals and financial need for the scholarship, are required by April 7.
For other requirements and application, contact the scholarship committee representative: Joppatowne, Suzanne Green, 410-679-9622; Edgewood, Alan Doran, 443-372-0080; Aberdeen, Kathy Wajer, 410-638-3059; Havre de Grace, Amy Carlson, 410-272-4000.
Credit union has 14 offers for funding
HAR-CO Maryland Federal Credit Union has 14 scholarships available, totaling $18,000 in three categories, for all graduating Harford County high school seniors who will be attending college in fall 2008.
Available scholarships are:
One $1,000 scholarship to a student at each high school in Harford County, public and private. Applicants must be HAR-CO members, carry a minimum GPA of 2.75, live in Harford County and have been accepted to a four-year college or university.
The scholarship to Harford Community College offers $5,000 to a graduating senior who has been accepted and will attend Harford Community College full time. Applicants must be HAR-CO members and Harford County residents with a minimum GPA of 2.25.
The $1,000 Edward V. Goetz Memorial Environmental Science Scholarship is for seniors pursuing environmental studies. Applicants must be seniors who are current HAR-CO members and plan to enter an advanced environmental program in the next year. A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required.
Applications are available at HAR-CO Credit Union branches, high school guidance offices or online at www.harcocu.org. Deadline is April 25. HAR-CO membership requires a $5 deposit to qualify.
Two delegates have information on aid
Dels. Richard K. Impallaria and Patrick L. McDonough, both Harford Republicans, have announced that information on student financial aid for the 2008-2009 academic year is available.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission and the U.S. Department of Education have published pamphlets with information on sources for college funding, including scholarships, grants and loans.
