Graham Companies scholarships available for high school seniors

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Education Advisory Board are accepting applications for The Graham Companies Scholarship, to be presented by the firm.
Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Miami Lakes.
Applications must be submitted to town hall by March 31.
The Education Advisory Board will select two
recipients, and the winners may be announced at the April 21 town council meeting.
Applicants must submit a typed essay of up to 750 words that explains how she or he hopes to make the world a better place.
The student must also demonstrate academic achievement, a commitment to community service and identify his or her future goals.
A cover sheet must accompany the essay, with an official, sealed high school transcript.
Three letters of recommendation from non-relatives, one of which must be from a teacher or school official, must also be part of the application.
For an application go to: www.miamilakes-fl.gov/scholarship.
--Linda Trischitta