PIMA Dixie division offers eight college scholarships.

In keeping with its long-standing tradition of awarding scholarships to son and daughters of Dixie PIMA mill members and ffilaites, the Dixie PIMA division has announced plans to award up to eight scholarships this year at the Dixie PIMA Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA. The scholarships are applicable to any field of study, not just industry-related curricula.

To be eligible to receive the scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

* Applicant must be a high school senior graduating during the 2005-2006 academic year, with proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university that offers either an approved Associate's degree or a regular Bachelor's degree, OR

* Must be a full time college student enrolled in the Fall 2005 semester or quarter; AND

* Must be a son or daughter of a National PIMA member in good standing who is also a member of the Dixie Division PIMA for at least one year. Application must be made in writing and submitted to the Scholarship Chairman, received no later than August 31, 2005.

The Scholarship Chairman will screen the applicants to ensure they have met the preceding criteria. The winners will be drawn by chance at the 2005 Dixie PIMA Conference in Myrtle Beach, S.C., during the Dixie PIMA business meeting.

Although applications from more than one qualified son or daughter per PIMA member are accepted and included in the drawing, not more than one winner per family will be awarded.

Plans are to select four US$1000 awards to qualifying sons or daughters of conference attendees. An additional four US$500 awards will be selected from all qualified applicants, regardless of conference attendance. The winners will be announced at the 2005 Annual Meeting Awards Dinner.

HOW TO APPLY:

In order for eligible sons and daughters to be considered for these scholarships, letters containing the applicant's name, address, university, study year and the PIMA member's name and address must be received on or before September 1, 2005 by the Dixie PIMA Scholarship Chairman. Send application letters to:

Bill Horne

Dixie Division PIMA

c/o Potlatch Corporation

P.O. Box 727

McGehee, AR 71654

Winners must furnish evidence of enrollment or admission to an accredited college or university to the Treasurer of the Southern Section prior to payment of the grant money. There is no need to supply this information with the application. Specific instructions will be sent to the winners after the drawing. For more information, contact Bill Horne by phone at 870-877-3255.