For the past three years, Heart of the Ozarks Professional & Business Women has been excited to offer traditional scholarships to girls graduating from lake area schools. The awards have grown to $6,000 annually.
Applications are now available in the counselors’ offices of the Camdenton, School of the Osage, Eldon and Versailles school districts. The deadline for submission is March 25.
Due to the continued growth of the organization and success of the annual Women’s Expo, PBW was able to add two non-traditional scholarships totaling $1,500.
A check for $500 was presented to Glenna Seaton of Macks Creek who is attending State Fair Community College and studying Early Childhood Development. Glenna is a mother of four, ages 2-16, and excited to be furthering her education.
A check for $1,000 was presented to Brandy Patton who is majoring in Family and Children's Services.
These non-traditional scholarships for females will again be awarded for the fall semester of 2010, the deadline for submission of application is May 30, 2010. Applications may be obtained by contacting Peggy Cochran at 573-392-2225 or cochranp@charter.net.
The mission of the Heart of the Ozarks chapter of Professional & Business Women is to enhance women’s lives professionally, politically and personally. The organization meets monthly the first Wednesday, alternating between lunch and dinner meetings.
For more information regarding PBW contact Michelle Cook at (573) 964-1008 or Nancie Boland at (417) 998-5057.
Deadline dates to note
The deadline for submission for a traditional scholarship is March 25
The deadline for submission of applications for a non-traditional scholarship is May 30.
Applications may be obtained by contacting Peggy Cochran at 573-392-2225 or cochranp@charter.net.
