College Bound scholarships deadline approaching

There’s still time for junior high students to sign up for a College Bound scholarship.

The College Bound Scholarship Program is a commitment to 7th and 8th graders whose families are unable to pay for college. A College Bound Scholarship covers annual college tuition and a small book allowance.

For eligibility, at least one of these requirements must be met:

• Student is eligible for the federal free- or reduced- price lunch program. 
• Student’s family receives basic food/TANF benefits. 
• Student is a foster youth. 
•  Student’s family meets the income standards (check out the income chart here)

But hurry,the scholarship deadline is June 30. For more information and a link to the online application, click here.

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