Salina, Kan., (September 28, 2009) -   The Salina Airport Authority, Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and the Great Plains Joint Training Center are proud to offer Hawgsmoke Scholarships to area students.
 
The funds are a result of overwhelming community donations from Hawgsmoke 2008.  After a successful and memorable event, $1,400 in contributions were unused and will be awarded in non-renewable scholarships to students who are enrolled, or planning to enroll, in accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, vocational or technical schools, or hospital schools of nursing located in the state of Kansas.
 
Students eligible to apply are Uniformed Service dependants or upperclassmen aeronautical students.  They must be a Kansas resident with at least a 2.75 grade point average.  The awards will be divided into one $400 and two $500 scholarships opportunities.
 
For more information please see the scholarship application.