The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2014 Scholarship awards has begun.

Scholarship applications are available at the Andover Elementary/Middle School, Proctor Academy, Merrimack Valley High School, and the Andover Service Club Thrift Shop. They may also be downloaded from The Andover Beacon’s Web site at AndoverBeacon.com/ASC-Scholarship.

Awards are based on academic performance, character attributes, and community involvement, and not on financial need. Graduating seniors and adults entering or continuing their education at a college or a professional or technical school are eligible to apply.

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must have a close tie to the town of Andover. Details of the residential requirements are available in the application packet. All applications and supporting material must be postmarked by May 2, 2014 in order for the application to be considered.