The Bluffton Lions Club is offering two $500 scholarships to 2015 graduating seniors in local schools. The scholarships will be paid directly to the school or college where the winningstudents will be enrolled.

Applications for these scholarships may be obtained through the guidance counselors in Bluffton, Pandora-Gilboa or Cory-Rawson school districts. Applications received by April 15, 2015 will be considered.

Information and an essay that the student provides will contribute to the choice of the recipients by a committee of the Bluffton Lions. An emphasis on volunteerism will be one criteria used in determining eligibility for the scholarships.