Beth Samuel offers programs online
Beth Samuel Jewish Center will host all programs through Zoom until further notice. Upcoming programs include:
• Virtual retreat, 10 a.m. Jan. 3
• Sisterhood Book Club: “Color Me In” by Natasha Diaz, 7 p.m. Jan. 6
Email BethSamuelOffice@comcast.net for more information or Zoom login links.
Pennsylvania Master Naturalist training
Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is now accepting applications for its natural sciences training course for citizen volunteers in the spring of 2021.
The nonprofit organization is dedicated to building a corps of knowledgeable volunteers committed to protecting Pennsylvania’s natural heritage. Adults who are curious about nature, enjoy the outdoors, and want to be a part of natural resource conservation in Pennsylvania are perfect candidates to become Pennsylvania Master Naturalists.
An initial 50-hour volunteer training course must be completed, followed by annual volunteer service and continuing education in the natural sciences to become a certified Master Naturalist volunteer.
Those interested should apply online by Jan. 15, 2021, to receive a discounted tuition rate for the training course in Allegheny County. The deadline to apply is Feb. 1, 2021. Scholarships are available. For more information, visit pamasternaturalist.org.
Legion offers scholarships
The Pennsylvania American Legion is offering oratorical scholarships to high school students in grades nine to 12 whether in public, private, parochial or homeschool.
The 2021 PA Oratorical Scholarship Program awards $7,500 for first place, $5,000 for runner-up and $4,000 for second runner-up. The school and post contests, whether in-person or virtual, will take place Jan. 3. Students must notify and apply by contacting their local American Legion post by Dec. 23.
Complete contest information is available at PA-Legion.com by clicking on the “Student Programs” link.
For more, email jgdrnjevich@aol.com.
Trib Total Media offers pair of scholarships
Trib Total Media is accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship.
The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing at a four-year college or university. The scholarship will include financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for four years, a guaranteed annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.
The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school or college students attending — or planning to attend — a four-year college or university to study journalism, English writing or communication. The recipient will earn up to $30,000 in scholarship money awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500, an annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.
Applicants can apply online under the Career & Scholarship Opportunities tab at tribtotalmedia.com.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.
