From Dale Williams, WA8EFK, ARRL Great Lakes Division Director…
We are about mid point in the time period for applications relating to ARRL Foundation Scholarships. The foundation accept applications from September 1 through midnight of December 31. I mention this as a past member of the Foundation Board and as a reminder to students about to graduate who would appreciate a grant to assist them in their education. I suspect most would.
There are many opportunities waiting in the program. Please examine the Scholarship web pages and review the qualification requirements. We currently have 89 scholarships available and some make multiple awards each year. True, not everyone will qualify for every award, as some are limited to specific courses of study, some to specific geographic regions, but the vast majority present significant opportunities for students.
http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-application will take you directly to the application form and the details for completing the application. There are also links to the Scholarships themselves along with the qualification details.
Last year, while serving on that board, I took note that there were not many applicants from our Great Lakes Division. I suspect that these scholarships don’t get a lot of media attention and tend to remain in the background compared to many local scholarships. So here I am shouting for all to hear: “We have the funds, contributed by individuals, foundations, trusts, clubs and others who love ham radio
and want to continue to support those striving for a higher education. Please take advantage of these offers!”
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