Scholarship Opportunity

Here is an opportunity that came through my email lately -

http://www.reaganfoundation.org/REAGAN-SCHOLARSHIP-PROGRAM.aspx
Deadline: March 18th

In its 12th year, the Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program awards seniors graduating from Ventura County, Calif., high schools who exemplify outstanding leadership skills and personal character with $50,000 in scholarships annually.

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In applying for this award, candidates honor both our nation’s 40th President and his lasting legacy of leadership. Candidates must:

• demonstrate leadership skills and strong personal character at school, in the workplace or within the community;
• receive three recommendations by authority figures who have observed them in a leadership role;
• demonstrate strong academic performance (3.0 or greater GPA or equivalent);
• be a citizen of the United States of America;
• graduate from a Ventura County, Calif., high school in Winter 2010 or Spring 2011; and
• use scholarship funds for student tuition, room, and board while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university in Fall 2011.