Herndon Fortnightly Club Announces Scholarship Opportunity

The Herndon Fortnightly Club is accepting applications for one-year scholarships for individuals living in the Herndon area. The scholarship is part of the club's policy of giving back to the community. 

Candidates who apply should be accepted to or enrolled in an educational institution before applying for the scholarship. Qualifying coursework incudes undergraduate college level, post graduate, continuing education and course work required for entering the workforce. 

Candidates must write a one-page letter, with no attachments, to the Herndon Fortnightly Club explaining why the scholarship is needed, what career goals they're pursuing and what academic institution they have been accepted to or will be attending. They should also include information on their activities, community service and academic standing. 

The letter with the applicant's name, address and phone number should be sent to Scholarships, c/o the Herndon Fortnightly Club, P.O. Box 55, Herndon, VA 20172. Past recipients of Fortnightly scholarships are not eligible for further consideration. Application letters must be received by the Herndon Fortnightly Club by May, 24, 2012.