Hookers accepting ‘Hooked on Education’ scholarship applications
The Matlacha Hookers is continuing its tradition of awarding scholarship grants to deserving and potential students, not only for college, but also for trade schools, technical schools and continuing education.
Since 2003, over $191,000 has been awarded to deserving students by the Matlacha Hookers.
The required qualifications to apply for a scholarship include a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
1. Former student of Pine Island Elementary School.
2. Currently a Matlacha Hooker for at least one year.
3. Immediate family member is currently a Matlacha Hooker for at least one year.
4. Resident of Greater Pine Island for at least one year.
Applications are available online at matlachahookers.org. Simply click on “Hooked on Education Scholarship Application,” print, complete the application and submit to address on application; must be postmarked by April 8, 2022.
Hard copies of the “Hooked on Education” applications may also be available at a few locations in the near future.
For more about the Matlacha Hookers, visit www.matlachahookers.org.