Scholarship for women offered

Times staff report

Scholarships are available for women pursuing degrees, licenses or certifications through higher education.

The Philanthropic Education Organization, based in Des Moines, Iowa, has funds available for women needing financial assistance to pursue a degree.

To qualify, applicants must be accepted to a school of higher education and be pursuing a degree on a part-time or full-time basis for the semester of application. She must also have and maintain a 2.5 grade point average.

Applications for the two $500 scholarships, to be awarded in $250 sums throughout two semesters, are due May 15.

Patty Pedersen, student services coordinator at the Carbon County Higher Education Center, estimated that the scholarships could fund a class or a few books.

Paperwork and information is available from Pedersen at CCHEC’s main campus or by calling 328-9204.