Soroptimists to award scholarships

Soroptimist International of Fallbrook is offering three scholarships to local high school seniors this year. Students must be graduating from Fallbrook Union High School, Ivy High School or Oasis High School and must reside in the greater Fallbrook area.

The Soroptimist Education Scholarship is a $2,000 two-year award to a four-year college or university. Recipients must carry a minimum of 12 units to qualify. The payment of $500 will be paid each semester for two years for a total of $2,000.

The Soroptimist Junior College Scholarship is a $1,000 award to a student who will attend a local junior college. The award is intended to cover educational expenses during the student’s first year at school. Recipient student must carry a minimum of 12 units in order to receive or continue to receive this scholarship. The payment of $500 will be paid each semester of the first year for a total of $1,000.

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

All three scholarships require that an official school transcript from the most recent semester be submitted with the application.

Applications are available at the FUHS Career Counseling Center. Completed applications must be received by April 1.

For further information, call Dianna Mahr at (760) 728-7011.