Apple foundation offers college scholarships
Several 2010 college scholarships are available through the Washington Apple Education Foundation, which is the charity of the state's tree fruit industry.
Students can apply for the scholarships by filling out a universal application available at waef.org . The deadline to apply is March 1.
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CBC's College Night set for Wednesday
CBC's College Night set for Wednesday
College Night at Columbia Basin College in Pasco is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Gjerde Center.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school students who attend College Night. Students must turn in their scholarship applications at College Night. Applications are available online by going to: columbiabasin.edu/foundation.
Call 543-4423 or email roy.garcia@columbiabasin.edu.
Kennewick siblings advance in speech competition
Kennewick siblings advance in speech competition
KENNEWICK -- Two home-schooled Kennewick siblings on Monday advanced to the regional level of a constitutional speech contest.
Nicholas and Olivia Bayuk won the local contest organized by the American Legion.
They now will move on to the regional contest held Jan. 21 at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake to advance to the state competition.
179 WSU Tri-Cities students receive scholarships
179 WSU Tri-Cities students receive scholarships
Seven college-bound students studying math, biology or engineering discovered they won't need to worry about paying tuition next school year.
They were among the 179 Washington State University Tri-Cities students honored at the annual Scholarship Recognition Breakfast held FridayAug. 19 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.
Students who received the Distinguished Scholarships for students with high academic merit, worth $8,000 to $10,000 each, were:
Financial aid event set today at CBC
Financial aid event set today at CBC
PASCO -- The federal government is giving out money for college, but you need to apply soon to have a decent chance at it.
In the next two weeks, communities across the state are helping students apply for financial aid by filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
CBC is the host of College Goal Sunday today at noon in the Thornton Center, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco.
Financial aid workshop for high school counselors today
Financial aid workshop for high school counselors today
A workshop in Pasco today will train high school counselors about how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid with their students. It also will provide updates on scholarships available in Washington.
The FAFSA is the first step toward getting any kind of financial aid for college.
The workshop is from 2 to 5 p.m. at the ESD 123 Professional Development Center at 3918 W. Court St.
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