Local Scholarships Now Available

Seniors:
It is peak scholarship season and there are lots of local scholarships out right now.
Here are some local scholarships to check out:

1. For seniors planning to attend HSU, go to: humboldt.edu/funding
They have lots of money for incoming freshmen, so be sure to apply. The deadline is Feb. 17th, so don't wait. You'll need your HSU ID and password.

2. The Humboldt Area Foundation Scholarships are now available online. Go to: hafoundation.org and click on "scholarship". After you create your profile and answer some questions, it will list all the local scholarships you are eligible for. Select them all and complete the application online. You'll need to attach letters of recommendation and an official transcript. In order to get an official transcript emailed to you so you can submit it to them, see Maureen Lackey in the office. There are lots and lots of scholarships available for all types of students, including the Willard and Donna Mullan Scholarship for students planning to attend CR (amount is $1,000 - $2,000). Be sure to apply. The deadline is March 15th, but start on this one early.

3. The Coast Credit Scholarship gives one scholarship to a graduating senior of Fortuna High who plans to attend a local college after graduation (CR, HSU, Shasta or Chico State). Students can win up to $4,000. To apply, go to www.coastccu.org. The deadline is March 16th.