Burns seeks high school senior applicants for scholarship

Rep. Frank Burns    February 28, 2017 | 2:57 PM

HARRISBURG, Feb. 28 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is seeking applicants from the 72nd District for the Pennsylvania Legislative Appointment Initiative (LAI), which allows each state legislator to appoint a student from his district as a commonwealth scholar for admission to Valley Forge Military College.

Any high school senior residing in the 72nd District with a minimum high school GPA of 2.50 and a combined verbal and math SAT score of 1000 (or an ACT Score of 17) is eligible to apply. Interested students should contact Burns’ offices for an application. The deadline to apply this year is April 1.

A student awarded the LAI Scholarship may receive the award for up to two years. The maximum amount awarded is $12,000 per year.

“I encourage any eligible high school seniors to apply for the LAI through my office. The Valley Forge Military College uniquely prepares their cadets to be responsible citizens and leaders,” Burns said. “This is also a valuable opportunity to showcase our talented high school seniors throughout the district.”

Interested students can check with their school guidance counselor for an application. Applications are also available in Burns’ district offices.

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