Thursday, 04 February 2021 13:35

Saratoga Springs Lions Club Announces 2020-2021 Scholarships

Saratoga Springs — The Saratoga Springs Lions Club is looking for scholarship applicants who are planning to attend a two or four-year accredited institution, or professional / vocational school.

The scholarships to be awarded include: 

• $10,000 Lions Foundation -Jack Berkowitz Memorial Award ($2,500/yr.)
• $5,000 Four-Year Academic Program Award ($1,250/yr.)
• $2,500 Four-Year Academic Program Award ($625/yr.)
• $2,500 Leos Club Member Scholarship Award (625/yr.)
• $2,500 Two Year Academic Program Award ($1,250 / yr.)
• $2,500 Professional/Vocational Licensed Program Award

To be considered, all applicants must include:

• A transcript complete through the fall semester of the senior year. 
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or community leaders.
• A resume of School and Community activities, 
• An essay on “Lionism.” This essay should describe any experience the student has had helping others, serving their school, and/or the community.

Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2021. Applications are available online at www.saratogaspringslions.com/programs/scholarships

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