Approximately 84 percent of Freedom’s students attend a two or 4-year college after graduating high school; however, furthering one’s education often proves to be an expensive venture. Scholarships are a form of aid that can defray this pricey endeavor. Listed below are a few scholarships, followed by internet links that can provide more information, that are fast-approaching in the spring months. Best Buy Scholarship Program – must have volunteer or job experience www.bestbuy.com/scholarship First Commonwealth Athletic Scholarship – Must have participated on an athletic team or club www.FCBanking.com Mechanical Contractors Association – Must be pursuing a career in plumbing, HVAC, Engineering, or Construction www.mcanwpa.com Mike Nash Memorial Scholarship Fund – Must be the family member of a deceased Vietnam Veteran and be accepted to a tech school or university. http://www.vva.org/scholarship.html