WAL-MART SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED IN SPRING

A $1,000 Wal-Mart Foundation community scholarship will be presented this spring to an area high school student.

The Wal-Mart scholarship is payable over a one-year period and awarded to a college-bound student. Scholarship criteria will be based on the individual student's academic achievement, extracurricular and work activities, and financial need.

Store manager Terry Godwin said: "We are very proud to offer this annual scholarship to a deserving area student on behalf of our store and the company. This is one of many efforts by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to support education and enhance the opportunities of our area youth as well as contribute to the quality of life in the communities we serve."

A team of judges, consisting of area business and community leaders, will be formed to evaluate applications and conduct student interviews before making final selection. Interested students may obtain applications from their school counselor or administrative office.