Education briefs
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Dietetic group offers scholarship
The Hawai'i Dietetic Association is offering a college scholarship for a student pursuing a career in food science and human nutrition.
The Carey D. Miller Scholarship is available to undergraduate or graduate students who have a B average and are from Hawai'i, meet state residency requirements or attended the University of Hawai'i as a full-time student for at least a year.
The scholarship, which will provide assistance for tuition, fees, books or supplies, will be awarded based on a student's commitment to food science, scholastic ability and financial resources. The scholarship amount ranges from $500 to $3,000.
Applications will be accepted until March 31. For an application form or more information, call 432-8661.
Top science, math teachers sought
Educators are encouraged to nominate outstanding elementary school science and math teachers for the 2004 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
The White House, working with the National Science Foundation, is accepting applications for the awards until May 3. Awards are limited to teachers in kindergarten through sixth grades.
Winners will receive a citation from the president and $10,000 from the National Science Foundation. For more information, see www.paemst.org.
Want to study public relations?
Students interested in a career in public relations can apply for a scholarship from the Hawai'i chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
The scholarships are available for Hawai'i residents who are juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in public relations, journalism and communications.
The scholarship fund is administered by the Hawai'i Community Foundation. For more information, call 951-3606.
Orientation set at school Feb. 25
Honolulu Waldorf School will hold an orientation from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Feb. 25 to give visitors a chance to learn about the school. The school has two campuses, one in Niu Valley for preschool to eighth grade and the other in Kahala for high school students.
Reservations are required. For more information, call 377-5471.
Prosecutor to talk about drugs
Honolulu City Prosecutor Peter Carlisle will speak about drugs and alcohol and how parents can recognize the signs and learn the dangers of drug use at Kaiser High School's PTSA meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school library. The public is invited. The school is at 511 Lunalilo Home Road.
Big Isle student wins contest
Nicholas D'Amico, a freshman at West Hawaii Explorations Academy Public Charter School in Kailua, Kona, has won first prize in the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy poster contest.
D'Amico's entry, with the tag line "What would you rather explain to your parents?" featured illustrations of a bad report card, a car repair bill and pregnancy-test results.
He will receive a $1,500 cash prize. His poster will be featured in the April edition of Teen People magazine, which co-sponsored the contest. In addition, his art will be made into a postcard to be issued by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
