STEUBENVILLE — The Jefferson County Community Action Council is accepting applications for the Curtis A. Brooks Memorial Scholarship.
Curtis Brooks was a visionary leader in the Community Action movement in Ohio and nationally. He was a pioneer in the war on poverty and the anti-poverty movement. The purpose of the scholarship is to honor him by finding a person who hopes to pursue a career that will have a positive effect on those who need assistance.
The award will be for $1,000 for the 2017-18 academic year. The recipient will be someone who is pursuing a degree in social work, social service, child development, political science, public administration or a related field.
The applicant cannot have an income greater than 80 percent of the median income for the Columbus Metropolitan area. A family of four with income not exceeding $55,700 would qualify. Incomes vary according to family size.
The applicant must be 55 years old or younger, pursuing a first, second or third career and will attend an accredited institution in the United States.
Interested persons may contact the Community Action Council's Administration Office at (740) 282-0971, ext. 110, for information or to request an application.
Applications must be postmarked by May 25.
Source: Scholarship available at CAC
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