The deadline for application to the "Kids of Distinction" scholarship program is April 30.
"Now six years running, the 'Kids of Distinction' program was initiated in an effort to recognize outstanding young people who have been active in exceptional endeavors in their community," Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Venditto said.
To date the program has awarded $25,500 in academic scholarships.
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Nominees will be placed in two categories, fifth through eighth grades, and grades nine through 12. Three winners will be selected in each category.
Anyone who wishes to nominate a student should fill out a nominating form and submit it to "Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc." prior to the April 30 deadline. Nominating forms can be obtained at Town Halls North (Oyster Bay) and South (Massapequa), as well as at local libraries. Nominating forms can also be found on the Town's website,www.oysterbaytown.com.
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Winners will be recognized at an upcoming meeting of the Oyster Bay Town Board and will be presented a $500 scholarship from Kids Helping Kids. For more information on the Kids of Distinction Program please call Kids Helping Kids at 516-249-9449 or e-mail HappyKidsClub@aol.com.
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