A local group is offering scholarships to Tucson college students.

Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815 is accepting applications for $500 scholarships to U.S. citizen students who live in the greater Tucson area.

To be eligible, students must have completed one grading period of study at a U.S. college or vocational institution.

To apply, visit www.catalinaelks.com. For more information, call 825-0893.

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Education notes are compiled by Star reporter Yoohyun Jung. Contact Yoohyun at 573-4243 or yjung@tucson.com. On Twitter: @yoohyun_jung