The Our Lady of Light Scholarship Foundation Inc. is awarding three $1,000 scholarships this year. Applicants must either be 1) a member of the PMA Our Lady of Light Inc. or the son/daughter or grandchild of a member in good standing or 2) be of Portuguese descent and residing in Fall River or its surrounding suburbs and Tiverton. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited higher education institution.
The deadline to apply is March 25.
Applications are available through the Our Lady of Light Scholarship Foundation Inc. by calling 508-679-8676, e-mailing ourladyoflightscholarship@yahoo.com or contacting high school guidance counselors.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail and telephone. The scholarships will be presented to the recipients at the Fourth Annual Community Charity Event on April 30, at The Liberal Club. All winners must be present at the awards ceremony.