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The Ronald S. Knight Memorial Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the availabil- ity of five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 per scholarship for the upcom- ing academic year. The successful applicant must meet the following criteria: Graduation from a high school within the boundaries of the Tehama County Cattlemen's Asso- ciation; full-time (12 units or more) enrollment in an accredited junior college, four-year college or uni- versity beginning fall 2017; and pursuing a major in an agricultural or ag-related course of study with the in- tention of earning a bach- elor's or advanced degree. Selection will be based upon demonstration of scholastic achievement, community activities and work experience. The com- mittee is looking for a well- rounded applicant. To apply, send the se- lection committee a letter with the following infor- mation: when and where you graduated or expect to graduate from high school; your most current high school transcripts, and for college students, high school and current college transcripts; where you plan to enroll; pro- posed major; and career plans. Also include a brief re- sume and cover letter about yourself, how this scholarship will help you meet your career goals, contact information, and include a current photo for publicity. There is no formal ap- plication form. However, all areas must be included for the applicant to be con- sidered. Applicants are en- couraged to include up to three letters of recommen- dation. It is the desire of the committee to find a recip- ient who shows a combina- tion of great promise and a desire to work in Northern California following grad- uation. Selection of the scholar- ship recipient will be com- pleted by early-May. All ap- plicants will be informed of the committee decision. Award recognition for high school seniors will be given at the high school awards ceremony in June, and at the Cattlemen's annual Winter Dinner in January. The first $1,000 will be awarded after the scholar provides the committee adequate proof of enroll- ment with a minimum of 12 units of study lead- ing to an agricultural de- gree. The award of the sec- ond $1,000 will occur after the individual provides the committee adequate proof of completing the first se- mester with a 2.5 mini- mum grade point average. The selection committee is composed of five mem- bers including the presi- dent of the Tehama County Cattlemen's Association, the director of Cooperative Extension and three mem- bers of the Tehama County Cattlemen's Association. Applications are due postmarked no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 21. Completed applications can be mailed to: Ron- ald S. Knight Scholarship, c/o Richard Buchner, 1754 Walnut Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080. SCHOLARSHIP TehamaCountyCooperative Extension offers scholarship Mercy High School will host a gathering in Los Molinos and testing for incoming students next week. An informal meet and greet for interested stu- dents and parents will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mill Creek Restaurant in Los Molinos. Topics include financing and affordability, admis- sions, transportation, tech- nology, curriculum, coun- seling, athletics, clubs, ac- tivities and more. There will be an oppor- tunity to meet with par- ents, faculty and admin- istration. Pizza and bever- ages will be served. On Thursday, any pub- lic school eighth-graders planning to enroll at Mercy High School should plan to attend a second math and English placement test- ing session, being held at 4 p.m. at the school, 233 Riverside Way (behind Taco Bell). Students should bring two No. 2 pencils, a basic scientific calculator, and water. Testing takes approximately 90 minutes. To reserve a seat, call the school at 527-8313. For those unable to attend, call to schedule an alternate testing date. Additional informa- tion about the school can be found at http://mercy- high.org. PRIVATE EDUCATION Me rcy High School to hold meet and greet, placement testing Scholarshipsarebeingof- feredbytheTehamaCounty Democratic Committee. Three scholarships of $500 each are available to Tehama County public high school graduates. "It is the intention of (the Tehama County Dem- ocratic Committee) to sup- port and encourage seniors as they pursue their goals," said Sonda Green, chair- woman of the Scholarship Committee. "The awards are based not just on ac- ademic achievements but community service, lead- ership and interest in good citizenship. It has been very gratifying to see the caliber ofyoungpeoplewhohavere- ceivedourscholarshipsinre- cent years. We look forward to again selecting three de- serving seniors for 2017." The recipients in 2016 were Anissa Munoz of Corning, Jasael Ruiz from Los Molinos and RayAnne LockettfromRedBluffHigh School. Applications are available from high school counselors or by email from sonnie_q@yahoo.com and are due by April 14. TEHAMA COUNTY Democratic Committee to offer scholarships CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO Antelope SERRF "future detectives" are on the job learning how to investigate and use key science concepts, with SERRF's Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) Kit "Mystery Detectives." EDUCATION ANTELOPE STUDENTS SOLVE MYSTERIES CONTRIBUTED Bidwell SERRF Expanded Learning Program liaison, Raquel Melgoza along with student helper, Josiah Vicuna, assist student Carter Watkins, as he prepares to launch his "Kidz Science Falling and Flying" rocket. Kidz Science engages students through hands-on activities, so they learn how to explore and investigate like a scientist, become familiar with key science concepts and develop cooperative social skills. Students participating in the "Falling and Flying" curriculum kit learned how to design, build, and test things that fall or fly through the air, such as rockets and parachutes. STUDYING 'KIDZ SCIENCE' CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Vina SERRF students, pictured here, experiment with magnets. The goal was to make a string stand up and the students utilized their imagination and logical reasoning to complete the task. EDUCATION The Tehama Shooters Association is offering a $500 scholarship to a high school senior who plans to attend a college or vo- cational school that has proper accreditation. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a family member ofacurrentTehamaShoot- ersAssociationmember,or involved in a youth shoot- ing organization affiliated with the organization. The recipient must have agradepointaverageof3.0 or better for the last two yearsofhighschoolandbe enrolled as a full-time stu- dent in their chosen col- lege or vocational school. The application must be received by April 21. Toobtainanapplication for this scholarship, con- tact the Guidance Office at Red Bluff High School, Los Molinos High School, Mercy High School, or Te- hamaShootersAssociation at P.O. Box 475, Red Bluff, CA 96080, or Dan Dawson at 529-0967. TEHAMA COUNTY Shooters offer scholarship to students The recipient must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better for the last two years of high school and be enrolled as a full-time student in their chosen college or vocational school. 728MainStreet Red Bluff, CA 96080 Support our classrooms, keep kids reading. DONATE YOUR VACATION newspaper dollars to the Newspaper In Education Program HELP OUR CHILDREN Formoredetailscall Circulation Department (530) 737-5047 EDUCATION » redbluffdailynews.com Friday, March 24, 2017 » MORE ATFACEBOOK.COM/RBDAILYNEWS AND TWITTER.COM/REDBLUFFNEWS A4