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WALLA WALLA—High school seniors and college students studying education may qualify for a scholarship offered by the Washington State School Retirees Association. The Robert J. Handy and WSSRA Foundation scholarships are now accepting applications from high school seniors who are pursuing a career in the field of education. Professions include teachers, counselors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists. Information regarding the application process and requirements can be found on http://www.wssra.org. Applications are due March 1, 2022.

Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to qualify for the WSSR Foundation and the Robert J. Handy Scholarship. Up to $2,500 scholarships are available.

The Walla Walla-Columbia School Retirees Association is also accepting applications for the Neil D. Prescott/Student Teaching/Internship Scholarships, available to college students who will be student teaching during the 2022-23 school year. Candidates must be a graduate of a Washington State high school, presently enrolled in a college of education program anywhere, and must be pursuing a career in the education field. Applications are available on the Blue Mountain Community Foundation website, under the scholarship tab. Visit http://www.bluemountainfoundation.org. Applications are due April 1, 2022.