The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has launced its scholarship competition for the 2010-2011 school year. While the exact number of scholarships has not yet been set, they expect to award at least (30) $1,000.00 scholarships. The awards are not based on financial need.

To be eligible the student or his/her parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA. To find out if a particular business is an MRA member, students or parents should check with their employer or call MRA’s Laura Schilling at the number below.

Students may call MRA at 800-366-3699 for an application, or they may apply online through MRA’s website at www.retailers.com. Questions about applications can be directed to MRA, or to International Scholarship and Tuition Services, which coordinates the competition for MRA, at 615-320-3149.

Applications must be requested by March 15 and sumitted by April 1.

For more information about the scholarship program, contact Ms. Schilling at 800-366-3699