Education Notes (2/15/17)
Open House Week set
Florida SouthWestern State College will host its spring Open House Week from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on the following dates:
– Feb. 27: Charlotte Campus, at 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda
– Feb. 28: Hendry/Glades Center, at 1092 East Cowboy Way, LaBelle
– March 1: Collier Campus, at 7505 Grand Lely Drive, Naples
– March 2: Thomas Edison Campus, at 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at: www.FSW.edu/openhouse.
Lehigh Cavaliers Domino Club to offer $1,000 scholarships
The Lehigh Cavaliers Domino Club will offer $1,000 scholarships to Lehigh Acres students through the Louise Moore Scholarship Program.
To qualify, students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, have been accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school, and be a resident of Lehigh.
Deadline for applications is April 14.
For information or an application, contact Mrs. Cummings at 239-369-0621 or Mrs. Slater at 239-823-0597.
General Woman’s Club giving $750 scholarships
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will award five scholarships – worth $750 each – to single parents with minor children living at home.
The applicant must be currently enrolled in continuing education classes at an accredited college, university or technical school and be a resident of Lehigh Acres.
There is no pre-printed application form; apply via the following guidelines:
– Send proof of Lehigh residency, such as a copy of a utility bill or rent receipt.
– Supply street address and contact telephone number; P.O Boxes accepted.
– Name of college, university or technical school currently enrolled at.
– Brief biography, with area of study.
Submit applications to lashuad@comcast.net, or mail to: Diane A. Lashua, c/o Betty Walsh, 516 Bethany Village Circle, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.
Deadline for applications is April 14.
Awards will be issued on May 19.
For information, contact lashuad@comcast.net or 412-708-0422.
Lehigh Acres Chapter of ABWA to provide $1,000 scholarship
The Lehigh Acres Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will provide one $1,000 scholarship through the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund.
It is open to female students who will attend an accredited U.S. college, university or community/vocational school.
Applicants must be a United States citizen; a resident of Lehigh Acres; Alva or Buckingham; and be at least a college freshman in August, with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
To apply, contact president Judy L. Carter at j4udy@earthlink.net or Lehigh Acres Chapter, American Business Women’s Association, P.O. Box 464, Lehigh Acres, FL 33970.


