Mountain Laurel Community Scholarship Organization

Morris Community Service Scholarships. MLCSO is comprised of a seven-member Board of Directors that have worked on the program for many years. It was first established under the sponsorship of the Mountain Laurel Chamber of Commerce and funded by local individuals and businesses. These scholarships assist the further education of graduating students who have demonstrated their commitment to commun

ity service. Eleanor G. Morris Community Service Scholarship was created in 2006 following the death of Dr. Morris. It honors Dr. Morris' life-long tradition of community service. The scholarship seeks out graduating high school seniors in designated areas who have demonstrated outstanding community service efforts. Those selected will be awarded with $1,500 to assist in financing their further educational efforts. Students living in Cook, Donegal, Saltlick and Springfield Townships and Donegal Borough are eligible to apply. The participating schools are Ligonier Valley, Mt Pleasant Area, Champion Christian, Geibel Catholic, and Connellsville Area. MLCSO provides detailed application packets to high school guidance offices by mid-February. Completed applications must be returned to MLCSO by April 1. The MLCSO Board evaluates applications with primary focus on each student's community service efforts. Evaluation is done competitively with respect to all applications received and an announcement of award recipients is made on May 1.