$500 scholarship for women

AAUW to offer $500 scholarship to RHS grad

The Ritzville branch of the American Association of University Women is offering a $500 scholarship to a woman who graduated from Ritzville High School and who is entering her third year of college in the fall of 2008. This is the 13th year the scholarship has been awarded.

This scholarship is made available because AAUW, nationally and locally, wishes to encourage women in the fields of math, science and technology, including computer science, teaching, agriculture and other math and science areas of study.

Preference is given to women majoring in math, science or technology. A minimum 3.0 college GPA is required.

Scholarship applications are due by May 1, 2008, and the recipient will receive the award during the Ritzville High School graduation ceremony.

Applications are available from Dwight Pflugrath at Ritzville High School or Martha Heidenreich at mheidenrlake@hotmail.com.

The local AAUW branch is committed to making a significant impact on education and equity for all women.