SARATOGA SPRINGS — Applications for thousands of dollars in scholarships from the Saratoga Springs Lions Club for high school seniors planning to attend college or professional/vocational licensed programs are now available.
The list of scholarships includes:
• $10,000 Lions Foundation – Jack Berkowitz Memorial Award ($2,500 per year)
• $5,000 Four-Year Academic Program Award ($1,250 per year)
• $2,500 Four-Year Academic Program Award ($625 per year)
• $2,500 Leos Club Member Scholarship Award (applications with least two-year membership in Saratoga Springs High School Leos Club)
• $2,500 Two-Year Academic Program Award ($1,250 per year)
• $2,500 Professional/Vocational Licensed Program Award
Applicants must have a residence address within the Saratoga Springs City School District to qualify. Additionally, they need to complete the application form and submit an up-to-date high school transcript, letters of recommendation from community leaders or faculty, an essay, and a resume of school and community activities.
Special attention will be given to the quality of the essay which must be based on the Lions Club International motto of “We Serve.” Applicants should describe any experiences they’ve had helping others and/or serving their school and community.
Applications are available at www.saratogaspringslions.com/programs/scholarships or from school guidance offices. Completed applications must be sent to The Saratoga Springs Lions Club, Attn: Scholarship, P. O. Box 166, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. They must be postmarked by Apr. 15, 2023.
