SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) partners with the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (https://lanlfoundation.org) to award up to five scholarships to college/university-bound high school seniors. The top award, the June and Harry Ettinger Memorial Scholarship, is for $3,500 (and renewable for one year if a 3.0 GPA is retained). The remaining four scholarships are $2,500 each. FLACL encourages all seniors to be aware of this opportunity and to apply.

The application is easy and fun. Simply write a 500-word (1-2 page) personal narrative that tells how a book you have read has added to your understanding of the human condition or has enhanced your life.

These awards are intended “to honor those who love books”, which speaks for all the volunteers and all the wonderful customers and shoppers in the community who support the non-profit FLACL bookstore. FLACL is sure it also speaks for many seniors at Los Alamos High School and county-approved homeschool programs.

The application deadline typically in March of the student’s graduating year. Important submission details and requirements are available from the College and Careers Office at Los Alamos High School.  This is a great opportunity for students to receive support toward their academic future and passions.