Scholarships available for right education
FMB Chamber to give scholarships
The Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Foundation is seeking students desiring scholarship opportunities for the 2011-12 college year. Applications are available at the FMB chamber office, 17200 San Carlos Blvd. (across from Summerlin Square Shopping Center).
To be eligible to potentially receive a scholarship, a student must be entering a college that is not solely distant learning. Also, the student and/or their family must have some actual affiliation with the Fort Myers Beach area.
ALL APLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. ON MAY 24, 2011. Scholarships will be awarded at our Thursday, June 9, 2011 luncheon.
If you have any questions, please contact John Albion at the FMB chamber office at 454-7500. You can also email questions to john@fmbchamber.com.
Beach Kiwanis offer college and skilled training scholarships
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Beach has college and skilled training scholarships available for those high school students that meet the eligibility requirements. To view the 2011 Initial Scholarship Instructions visit: www.fortmyersbeachkiwanis.org and click on the link provided at the bottom of the home page.
Children and youth have been the priority of all programs and fund raising activities of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Beach since being chartered in 1968. For the past 16 years the main source of funds has come from the Thrift Shop.
In October 2009, the Thrift Shop moved into its current location at 11050 Summerlin Square Dr. (Summerlin & Pine Ridge corner). The purchase of this location by the Kiwanis Club of FMB was a leap of faith that the Fort Myers Beach community has supported beyond our imagination. That monetary support of the community makes it possible for the Kiwanis Club of FMB to continue to provide scholarships.
More than 237 college and skilled training scholarships have been given: Fun Run/Walk, Little League, Boy & Girl Scouts, Flag Football, Every Child A Swimmer, and Soccer are just some of the additional activities supported by the Kiwanis Club of FMB. The Kiwanis Club of FMB has given a total of more than, $1.5 million back to the community of Fort Myers Beach.
If students are unable to download the 2011 Initial Scholarship Instructions, they can visit the Thrift Shop or call 454-8090. Renewal Scholarship Instructions are also available at the web site or the Thrift Shop.
Donations and purchases from the Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Beach Thrift Shop make the scholarships and all the different activities possible. Thank you Fort Myers Beach community for your support!
Beach Lions offer scholarships/ applications accepted
The Fort Myers Beach Lions are now accepting applications for their 2011 “WE SERVE” scholarships. Cash awards for college or vocational educational assistance are given to local students who demonstrate ability, need, and a solid record of community service.
Applications for this year’s students can be obtained by e-mailing requests to: ddoerz@yahoo.com or found on the Fort Myers Beach Lions Website: www.fmblions.com. All completed applications must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2011.
For information on the Beach Lions or becoming a Lion visit our website www.FMBLions.com or call 823-8327 for your invitation to attend the Lions picnic on the Beach on May 12, 2011.