Foundation accepting applications (06/03/06)

The Portland Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications in five different categories for Jay County residents.

One scholarship is available to a student or students attending John Jay Center for Learning on a full or part time basis in a degree seeking program. This category will award up to seven $500 scholarships.

The Marseal T. DeWeerd, Edith T. Horn and Virgie M. Brady Memorial Scholarship is available for a full-time college level junior or senior. It will be renewable for up to four semesters at $200 per semester. Preference will be given to a Penn township resident to honor the request of Ms. DeWeerd.

The Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Medical Scholarship is for a Jay County student seeking a doctoral degree in a medical field and grants $2,000 per semester for up to six semesters.

The Alwyn Carder Scholarship is for a full-time college junior or senior for a student pursuing a degree in architecture, history or education. The scholarship is for $750 per semester for up to four semesters.

The Altrusa Club of Portland Scholarship is for a woman continuing her education. GED graduates are encouraged to apply and the scholarship is for $250.

Applications are available at the Portland Foundation office, 112 E. Main St., Portland; by phoning (260) 726-4260 or by e-mail at [email protected] and are due by July 13 at 5 p.m.[[In-content Ad]]