'Scholarships for Scholars'

"Scholarships for Scholars" encourages excellence in education by annually awarding scholarships to qualified seniors in public and private Anne Arundel County high schools. The deadline for this year's applications is Feb. 9.

Students who have a GPA of 3.5 or more, combined SAT scores of at least 1650, or ACT scores of at least 25 are encouraged to apply. Students may apply in two academic areas. Applications are available through high school guidance or career counselors, and may also be downloaded at aacps.org/sfsinc/howtoapply.asp.

For more information, call Debra Hardie at 410-626-7013 or go to aacps.org/sfsinc/index.asp.

Spring registration

Registration for spring session classes being offered by Anne Arundel Community College begins Jan. 27 at the seven senior activity centers operated by the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. Classes begin the first week of April.

Class schedules are available at the senior center you plan to attend or go to aacounty.com/aging and click on a center for its list of classes.

Call the senior activity center for more information:

* Annapolis: 410-222-1818

* Arnold: 410-222-1922

* Brooklyn Park: 410-222-6847

* O'Malley: 410-222-6227

* Pasadena: 410-222-0030

* Pascal: 410-222-6680

* South County: 410-222-1927

Fine arts classes

Registration for spring fine arts classes at St. John's College in Annapolis that begin Feb. 13 is under way. Classes will be held on weekday evenings and weekend mornings at the college, 60 College Ave. The deadline for registration is two weeks before the start of each class. Tuition is $185.

For complete descriptions of the program offerings or to register, call Molly Burnett at 410-626-2881 or go to stjohnscollege.edu and click on "outreach."