Education Notes

Scholarships
» KMC scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors, continuing university students and spouses of U.S. active-duty, retired military and Department of Defense civilians residing in the KMC. Details of eligibility, requirements and deadlines are noted in the scholarship applications available at http://ramsteinosc.org/scholarships. The Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club, Ramstein Enlisted Spouses’ Association and Kaiserslautern Landstuhl Spouses’ Association provide the funding for the KMC scholarship program.

» The Germany alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity 2011 Scholarship applications for graduating Department of Defense Dependents Schools seniors are being accepted. Applications for the $1,000 and above scholarships must be submitted online by close of business March 30. Visit http://KAPSIGermany.com for complete details.

RES Asian, antique auction
For the fifth time in the KMC, the Ramstein Elementary School PTA is sponsoring an Asian and Antique Furniture Auction March 5 in the school gym. A silent auction of approximately 150 different items will kick off this unique event at 10 a.m. Bidding will begin on the other 200 items at 11 and run until everything is sold. This event is open to all ID cardholders. For safety purposes, this is an adult only event. Items for auction include Asian furniture, porcelain, Tiffany lamps and an assortment of decorative pieces from Hong Kong and Tibet. All payment must be made in U.S. dollars, checks or money orders. The proceeds will go to the PTA to support school activities and enrichment programs benefiting all RES students.

RMS yearbooks
The Ramstein Middle School PTSA is selling the 2010/2011 yearbook for $35. To get a yearbook, visit www.internationalmemories.us. For more details, e-mail RAMSYearbook@hotmail.com.