Annual college fair

Representatives from more than 125 colleges and universities will be in attendance at "Reaching for Success," from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Anne Arundel Community College's David S. Jenkins Gymnasium, 101 College Parkway in Arnold.

The free event, co-sponsored by AACC and Anne Arundel County public schools, will help students explore higher education options, gather and compare data and visit with university representatives.

Parking is free. Information: 410-777-1999 or aacc.edu.

Internship program

Anne Arundel Community College invites employers to participate in its internship program. Students from a broad range of disciplines want real-world experience and mentoring from leaders in business, industry, government, and nonprofit agencies and organizations.

For information on how the internships work or to offer an internship opportunity, contact the college's internship office at internships@aacc.edu or aacc.edu/internships.

Nursing scholarships

Through 2014, three Anne Arundel Community College nursing students will receive $3,000 scholarships through a program set up by Johns Hopkins HealthCare.

The scholarships will benefit county residents enrolled in the college's registered nursing associate's degree program who demonstrate financial need as established by the AACC financial aid office.

Information: 410-777-2515 or aacc.edu.

Engineering scholarships

Anne Arundel Community College has been awarded a $598,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to help support the college's Engineering Scholars Program.

The grant will provide scholarships of up to $4,000 annually to financially needy, academically talented students to help them graduate from the school's engineering programs, transfer to a four-year institution and enter the workforce.

Information: 410-777-2222.