Maine women offered three scholarships

BANGOR – The BPW-Maine Futurama Foundation, established by the Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, is offering three scholarships to Maine women.

Each scholarship will provide $1,000 for school expenses; applications must be received by April 20.

A scholarship will be given in memory of the late Rachel Lemieux of Augusta to a high school senior or recent graduate who will attend college next fall. Applications are available at local high schools or by contacting the local BPW chairman, Julie Antworth.

A Career Advancement Scholarship will be awarded to a woman age 30 or older for an accredited college or training program of study. Application forms may be obtained from the financial aid offices of Maine colleges or by contacting Antworth.

A Continuing Education Scholarship will be awarded to a woman whose postsecondary education is in progress. An applicant must have completed one year of an accredited college or training program and must need to enroll for at least one more before completion of the educational program. Application forms may be obtained from the financial aid offices of Maine colleges or by contacting Antworth.

Antworth can be contacted at 947-4915 or by mail at 1453 Union St., Bangor 04401.