PORT ANGELES — Nearly 30 scholarships and more than $80,000 in scholarship money are available for Peninsula College students for the 2015-16 academic year.
Applications from present or prospective students of the community college based in Port Angeles are due by April 21.
Students will receive scholarship award notifications beginning May 15.
Peninsula College and the Peninsula College Foundation are offering the scholarships to support a variety of students, including those studying nursing, medical assisting, automotive technology, welding, science, English and business administration.
For many students
Scholarships also are available to support single parents, adults returning to college and students with financial need.
To apply, students can go to www.thewashboard.org to create a log-in and start a personal profile.
Washboard is a free one-stop site for Washington students seeking college scholarships.
The site allows students to search and apply for verified scholarships that are specific to their academic interests, college or university or other criteria.
There, students can enter “Peninsula College” in the search toolbar to review the list of all available Peninsula College and Peninsula College Foundation scholarships for the 2015-16 school year.
Applications can be made on the website.
An early start is recommended, college officials said.
Deadlines
Many scholarships require recommendations, personal essays and unofficial transcripts to complete applications. Applications submitted after the April 21 deadline will not be accepted.
Other tips for scholarship success include completing the personal profile section so the scholarship committee is better informed about scholarship applicants and writing a personal statement that defines aspirations, career goals and talents, officials said.
In addition to its Port Angeles campus, Peninsula College has branches in Port Townsend and Forks.
For more information about the scholarships process, contact the Peninsula College Foundation at foundation@pencol.edu or 360-417-6246, or visit www.pencol.edu/scholarships.