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High school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives scholarship to help with the costs of higher education.

The application deadline is March 1.

Each year, two students are awarded four-year scholarships equivalent to the value of one semester of tuition at a college or university in the State System of Higher Education.

The program is open to graduating high school seniors who are Pennsylvania residents with plans to attend a Pennsylvania college, university or career school as a full-time student. Students must have attained a minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average in high school to be eligible for the scholarship. A student’s commitment to community, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and financial need are taken into consideration.

Scholarships are awarded through an independent panel of judges chosen by the foundation.

For information visit the website www.RepSimmons.com and click on “House Scholarship Information.”