The Mattapoisett Lions Club will award one-$5,000 award this year to a graduating high school student residing in Mattapoisett, Marion, or Rochester.

To qualify a graduating student or homeschooled student, should be enrolled in their first year of a recognized school of higher education, must be a resident of one of the three towns, and have demonstrated service to the community. Special consideration will be given to those looking to a career in an eyesight related field.

Lions also encourage participating in the Lion’s Youth Speech Contest sponsored every year by the Mattapoisett Lion’s Club open to all high school sophomore, juniors and seniors in the area. All applications must be submitted by March 31.

To obtain an application, learn more about this award, or to learn how to become a member of the Lions Club, visit www.mattapoisettlionsclub.org.  Award applications are also available through the guidance department at Old Rochester Regional High School. Applications may also be obtained by calling Helene Rose at 508-758-9841.