2 scholarships available for women

Nominations are due soon for two scholarships for women offered by the Faculty and Professional Women's Association at Mississippi State University.

April 16 is the deadline for $300 scholarships awarded for the 1997-98 academic year to one undergraduate woman and one female graduate student.

Undergraduate applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.4 or greater. Graduate applicants must have a 3.8 or greater grade-point average.

Applications must include a description of intended educational plans and career goals, as well as a statement of need, personal data sheet, resume or vita, transcripts of college courses, and an official application from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Also needed are three letters of recommendation from Mississippi State faculty or professional staff members, preferably at least one of whom is a member of FPWA.

Materials should be sent to Jane Kinkus, scholarship committee chair, Box 9570, Mississippi State, MS 39762.