The Belles Lettres Club has announced recipients of this year’s $500 scholarships are Simon Burkett and Emma Womer, both recent Oil City Area High School graduates, and Casey Hassan, of Burke, Virginia.
Each year, the club awards the scholarships based on an applicant’s work history, work ethic, community service and future goals.
To be considered, the applicant must be related to a club member or have a letter of recommendation from a club member.
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