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Apply for Boone Service League Grants by March 27, Scholarships by April 12

The Boone Service League is currently accepting applications for 2016 scholarships and grants from students and nonprofit organizations in Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties.BSL_logo

Grants will be awarded only to nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax status operating within the High Country and serving in Ashe, Avery and/or Watauga counties. No award in excess of $1,000 will be made to any single organization. Monies granted must be used for a project or special program.

Visit www.booneserviceleague.org/grantson.html to submit applications by Sunday, March 27. For more information, contact Kelli Haas at kh51845@yahoo.com.

Scholarships will be awarded to senior high school students in Ashe, Avery and/or Watauga counties who plan to pursue undergraduate degrees beginning in fall 2016.

Applicants must select one of two essay prompts and prepare an essay not to exceed 500 words. Applications for scholarships are due by Tuesday, April 21. Only online applications will be accepted.

Visit www.booneserviceleague.org/scholarshipson.html to submit applications. For more information, contact Stephanie Allen at sallen628@hotmail.com.

Established in 1957 as an auxiliary women’s organization to the Boone Jaycees, the Boone Service League is open to women ages 21 and older living in the High Country area, including Watauga, Ashe and Avery counties.

For more information, visit www.booneserviceleague.org.

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