Hello Spartans, and other readers. This week’s scholarships have a religious theme, and there are quite a couple of them. If a scholarship catches your eye, don’t hesitate to apply.

• There is the Amish descendant scholarship, for those with an Amish upbringing and deciding to pursue higher education. The deadline is August 25th. Visit the website to apply. 
• The Italian Catholic Federation award.  If you are a Californian, and an Italian descended Catholic with a 3.2 or better GPA, you could be $1,000 richer. Visit the website apply.
• There is the Jewish Family and Children’s Services award.  If you are of the faith and have a 3.0 GPA. There are a couple of opportunities, which I’m sure will be easy to sort out.
• The Avicenna Scholars program designed for all juniors who are Muslim, come by class of 2020 and celebrate your faith. Visit the link if you qualify and are interested.
• There is the Loyola University Zolp Scholarship if you are a Catholic and you have the last name Zolp you can get it. Check it out if you qualify.
• And finally, there is the Tomas family is offering a $500 scholarship to a senior who is not going straight to college, but first to career, there is an application for that. Check out their website if you’re interested. 

Those are all of this week’s scholarships. I hope one of them caught your eye. There are always opportunities, so don’t hesitate to apply to one. I hope you have a good week.