EDUCATION BRIEFS

Money for women returning to college

Shelton’s Chapter B of the Philanthropic Education Organization is offering three $1,000 scholarships to women who have returned to college to continue or finish their education.

The Mary M. Knight Achievement Award honors the Mason County pioneer educator who was a member of Chapter B. The award has supported women’s education in Mason County since 1936.

To qualify, a student must have graduated from high school or earned a GED; be a Mason County resident; plan to obtain a degree or certification; and be enrolled in the 2023-24 academic year in an accredited academic or technical college.

The scholarship is intended to defray costs related to education, and must be used for tuition, fees, books or other related expenses. The award will be sent directly to the college.

Email [email protected] for an application. Include in the request your name, city of residence, college and the date of the start of your term.

Family Spring Carnival June 10

South Sound Parent to Parent hosts the Multicultural Family Spring Carnival from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 10 in the Shelton Civic Center.

The free event is open to all, and features games, prizes, resources and lunch.

Five local seniors receive scholarships

Shelton High School graduates Jonathan Morales-Hernandez, Jocelyn Pena, Mark Wood and Silveria Carrillo-Ahilon, and Mary M. Knight High School graduate Tryssa Goos-Roberston are among the 10 seniors who received $5,000 scholarships from Our Community Credit Union.

All three are members of OCCU and plan to attend a college or vocational/technical school this fall.