La Mirada~Scholarships of are now available for area high school seniors students who are interested in continuing their education after high school.

For over 30 years, The Kiwanis Club of La Mirada has offered the scholarships; open to all current high school seniors. Scholarship amounts will be awarded in the amounts of $500 and $1000, totally at least $10,000.

To qualify, students must reside in La Mirada, but can be attending ANY high school. Applications are now available from school counselors at the following high schools: La Mirada, John Glenn, El Camino, Whittier Christian, and La Serna.

Students must return completed application packets by April 13th, 2012.

The La Mirada Kiwanis Board will conduct personal interviews with all the candidates on Saturday, May 5th, 2012.

La Mirada Kiwanis Scholarship Chairperson Lou Piltz says the applicants will be judged on “merit, grades, school activity; along with community involvement and accomplishments, and their financial situation.” Piltz added, “We wish good luck to all the applicants.”

Winners will be notified by a letter, and will be presented with their awards at either their graduation, or other school ceremony.

Interested students may get more information at their respective high school counselor office or by calling (714) 521-0996.