Scholarship opportunity for local high school students

The Lakewood Pan American Association is pleased to provide scholarships in various amounts between $500 and $1,500 to deserving high school seniors who reside in the city of Lakewood.

The program is targeted to Lakewood resident students of high caliber in character, who have exhibited community responsibility by assisting in some way in making their community a better place to live while receiving their high school diploma and have a sincere desire to complete post high school education. The theme for your 2023 essay is “How have you positively influenced your community with your voice?”

Completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2023. The link to fill out the application on Google Forms is available in late January on the Lakewood Pan American Association website, www. LakewoodPanAm.org.

Last year, the Pan American Association chose to honor eight high school seniors (pictured) from Lakewood whose character is of high caliber. They each have: Demonstrated good citizenship and respect for human val- ues; Volunteered in their community and school; A sincere desire to complete a post highschool education; and Excelled academically.

Scholarship winners served as Pan American Ambassadors during Lakewood’s week-long celebration of Pan American friendship in early May.

The Lakewood Pan American Association is a longstanding civic organization that provides diverse cultural and educational opportunities for residents of Lakewood. Since its creation, the scholarship program has awarded over $225,000 to recipients to help with their higher education costs.