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For Immediate Release
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Contact: Diane Gates 703-228-5955 (voice) 703-228-6320(TTY)
Arlington High School Grads: Thinking of Public Service? Apply for a Mary Marshall Scholarship
- April 1 deadline
- $500 - $2,000 scholarships
- Open to Arlington high school grads who plan to attend Northern Virginia Community College
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women is offering cash to qualified Arlington High School graduates who plan to attend Northern Virginia Community College and pursue a career in public service.
The commission is accepting applications until April 1 for the 2011 Mary Marshall Memorial Scholarships.
Each year, the Arlington County Board awards Mary Marshall Memorial Scholarships to County residents who are:
- Graduates of an Arlington high school
- Planning on attending Northern Virginia Community College
- Interested in pursuing careers in public service
The scholarships range from $500 - $2,000. They may be used during the 2011 fall and 2012 spring semesters to cover the costs of tuition, books, and school supplies.
Deadline rapidly approaching
The application deadline for the 2011 Mary Marshall Memorial Scholarships is April 1. The Scholarship application form and application instructions are available on the Arlington County website, keyword search "Mary Marshall Memorial Scholarships."
Recipients may re-apply annually and be awarded a maximum of three scholarships, as long as they remain in good academic standing.The awards will be presented to scholarship recipients by the Arlington County Board in late spring. Winners will be notified prior to the award presentation.
Background
Mary Marshall served Arlington County in the Virginia State Legislature for 24 years. The Arlington County Board established the Mary Marshall Memorial Scholarships in 1994, to honor her service to Arlington by supporting County residents with strong commitments to public service to further their education and career goals. Arlington County's Commission on the Status of Women is charged with administering the program and selecting scholarship recipients on behalf of the County Board.
Arlington, Va., is a world-class residential, business and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002. Home to some of the most influential organizations in the world - including the Pentagon - Arlington stands out as one of America's preeminent places to live, visit and do business.
