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Fort Wayne Zoological Society offering $2,000 scholarship
Updated: Monday, 26 Nov 2012, 10:31 AM EST
Published : Monday, 26 Nov 2012, 10:31 AM EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Fort Wayne Zoological Society is offering a $2,000 scholarship award to a high school senior pursing an animal-related career in college.
The Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship is a one-time award. The scholarship is based on the applicant's character, commitment to the stewardship of animals, financial need, and scholastic achievement.
Graduating high school seniors in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties are eligible to apply.
The scholarship was established in 1991 to honor Dr. Larry Ackerman, who was the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo's veterinarian for 25 years.
Students can download the application here or request one by calling the zoo office at (260) 427-6800. Students can also get an application through their school's guidance office.
Application deadline is February 1, 2013.
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