Local receives scholarship
<p>P.E.O. Chapter BY Program for Continuing Education Grant Committee members gather to present a $1,800 grant check to Melinda Ann Kline, second from right.</p>
PLAINS - Melinda Ann Kline, Plains, has received a $1,800 P.E.O. Continuing Education Grant (PCE) to finish Highway Construction Training classes at Salish Kootenai College (SKC) in Pablo. Melinda will complete a one-year technical program at SKC leading to work in the construction industry at the end of spring quarter 2014.
Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter BY in Polson sponsored Melinda for the PCE Grant. P.E.O. is an international women’s organization that provides financial support for education for women through awards, grants, loans, scholarships and stewardship of Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri.
Women interested in learning about P.E.O. and the educational opportunities available can visit www.peointernational.org or contact a local P.E.O. member or the financial aid office at a college or university.