College Scholarships
Compiled by Kathryn Newman

With the ever-climbing cost of college, most people who want to continue their education will need some help paying tuition. Thousands of scholarships are available, but few are well publicized. This column lists some of the many available.

Douglas Teacher Scholarships: The US government awards of up to $5,000 a year for four years to students pursuing careers in teaching. Applicants must contact their state agency to apply. For more information, contact Valerie Hurry; US Department of Education; Office of Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education; Division of Higher Education Incentive Programs; 600 Independence Ave. SW; Washington, DC 20202. Call 202-260-3371.

Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship $1,000 award open to college-bound seniors or high school graduates who are current FFA members, to study for a two- or four-year degree in agriculture. For information, write: National FFA Office; Attn: Scholarship Office; 5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway, Box 15160; Alexandria, VA 22309-0160. Call 703-360-3600 x321. Deadline: February.s:

Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Award: $1,000 award available to male bowlers who are high school seniors or in college. Required are: a GPA of 2.5, bowling average of at least 175, participation in events sanctioned by the Young American Bowling Alliance and the American Bowling Congress. No professional competitors allowed. For information, write: YABA, Attn: Scholarship Administrator; 5301 South 76^th St.; Greendale, WI 53129-1192. Call 414- 423-3343. Deadline : January.

Citizens Flag Alliance Scholarship/Essay Contest: high school students must write an essay of up to 1,000 words supporting a constitutional amendment to protect the flag. Fifty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to one student in each state, with national prizes also awarded. Write to American Legion; Attn: Americanism and Children & Youth Division; P.O. Box 1055; Indianapolis, IN 46206-1055. Call 317-630-1249. Deadline : February.

Alex and Henry Recine Scholarship: $2,500 award to be given New York high school or college students of Italian descent, chosen based on academic merit, need and community service. Write to National Italian American Foundation, Attn: Education Director; 1860 19^th St. N.W.; Washington, DC 20009. Call 202-530-5315. Deadline: May.

Financial Assistance for Disadvantaged Health Professions Students: US government programs designed for disadvantaged students studying for careers in medicine, dentistry or osteopathic medicine. $16,000 is the maximum award. For information contact Bruce Baggett, Division of Student Assistance 301-443-4776.

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