In brief: Networking meeting, Trib journalism scholarship and more around Sewickley

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Trib Total Media offers
pair of scholarships

Trib Total Media is accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship.

The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing at a four-year college or university. The scholarship will include financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for four years, a guaranteed annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school or college students attending — or planning to attend — a four-year college or university to study journalism, English writing or communication. The recipient will earn up to $30,000 in scholarship money awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500, an annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

Applicants can apply online under the Career & Scholarship Opportunities tab at tribtotalmedia.com.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.

Beth Samuel offers
programs online

Beth Samuel Jewish Center will host all programs through Zoom until further notice. Upcoming programs include:

• Torah Yoga and Meditation with Jenn, 8:45 a.m. Dec. 19.

• Movie Club “Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas,” 7 p.m. Dec. 20

• Sisterhood Book Club: “Color Me In” by Natasha Diaz, 7 p.m. Jan. 6

Email BethSamuelOffice@comcast.net for more information or Zoom login links.

Sweetwater’s Center
Holiday Mart online

Sweetwater’s Center for the Arts annual Holiday Mart will be online in 2020. Log on and shop for unique, handcrafted gifts made by local artists through Dec. 19.

Holiday Mart has something for everyone on your list, in every price range: artisan-made jewelry, knitwear, hats and scarfs, unique accessories, hand-thrown mugs and bowls, wall art, candles, cute aprons, great hostess gifts, teachers gifts, ornaments, cards, decorations and so much more.

Support your local artists and your favorite local art center by visitingSweetwaterArtSale.org.

Legion offers scholarships

The Pennsylvania American Legion is offering oratorical scholarships to high school students in grades nine to 12 whether in public, private, parochial or homeschool.

The 2021 PA Oratorical Scholarship Program awards $7,500 for first place, $5,000 for runner-up and $4,000 for second runner-up. The school and post contests, whether in-person or virtual, will take place Jan. 3. Students must notify and apply by contacting their local American Legion post by Dec. 23.

Complete contest information is available at PA-Legion.com by clicking on the “Student Programs” link.

For more, email jgdrnjevich@aol.com.

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