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Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.
P.O. Box 540, 23 Beekman Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0540
570-829-6231/800-551-5829
Fax: 570-829-6580/ http://lchs.hsweb.org
ATTENTION: GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
LUZERNE COUNTY HEAD START SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Luzerne County Head Start,
Inc. is pleased to announce the 22nd annual merit-based, competitive scholarship program for former Head Start
students graduating in June 2008 and continuing their education.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
1. Previous
participation in a Head Start program;
2. Acceptance
in an institution or program of higher learning, i.e. college, vocational school, or trade school;
3. Guidance Counselor/Teacher recommendation;
4. Complete application form with all required attachments.
Only complete applications on designated forms with all required information
will be considered. Please complete all sections; if not applicable, indicate by "N/A." Incomplete or
inaccurate information could jeopardize eligibility. Applicants may be asked to meet with the Scholarship Committee
prior to the awarding of scholarships.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Academic
performance;
2. Extracurricular
activities;
3. Community
involvement;
4. Personal achievements and leadership roles;
5. All other information on the completed application.
TIMETABLE FOR SUBMISSION:
1. All applications
must be received by
2. Applications should be sent to: Lynn Evans Biga, Executive Director
Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.
3. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee of the Head Start Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will approve the final selection of recipients. Notification of decisions will be mailed the week of April 07, 2008.
4. Scholarships will be presented during the Head Start 43rd Anniversary Celebration on May 12, 2008.