1/24/13 - High school seniors in Livingston County who plan to continue their education after graduating are eligible to apply for some scholarships. First National Bankâs 2013 Community Scholarship Program is now underway and seven scholarships of $1,500 each are available for local seniors to continue their academic or vocational education. Five teacher classroom grants of $250 are also offered as part of the program. Officials say the scholarships benefit the future leaders of the community while the grants help out local teachers with their work. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for students to apply and other selection criteria includes community service participation, a written essay, recommendation letters, and challenges, if any, overcome to graduate. First National Bankâs Fowlerville Branch Manager Carrie Newstead has headed up the scholarship committee for the past eleven years. She says the scholarships focus on a studentâs community service involvement and their passion for it. She says theyâve found that high school students are actually out doing just as much as adults when it comes to being involved in their community and giving their time. Applications are due by March 14th and complete details about the scholarship program can be found in the attachment or link below. (JM)
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