The application deadline for scholarships from the Austin Community Scholarship Committee is June 16.

Applications, instructions and eligibility rules are available upon request by emailing austincommunityscholarship@gmail.com. Applications should include their name, address and phone number in their requests.

A scholarship application and instructions will be emailed in return.

Scholarships are available for students entering their junior or senior year of college or enrolling in post graduate studies in the fall of 2014. Preference is given to under-graduates. Students must be residents of Mower County, London Township in Freeborn County, or Union or Otranto townships in Mitchell County, Iowa. Students attending college away from the eligibility area must have parents who are current residents of the eligibility area.

In its 54th year, the Austin Community Scholarship Committee is a community-supported nonprofit whose mission is to support the talents and aspirations of those pursuing their college junior, senior or post-graduate studies.

Scholarship recipients are encouraged to contribute to the organization upon completion of their education in order to continue opportunities for future scholarships. Contributions may be sent to ACSC, P.O. Box 62, Austin MN 55912.

Anyone wishing to learn more about the program may contact ACSC at austincommunityscholarship@gmail.com.