Justine Catherine McGray has been awarded a $500 educational award in a national competition with other students who are members of Modern Woodmen of America. Modern Woodmen, a fraternal benefit society offering financial services, has local representatives and is based in Rock Island, Ill.

McGray, Turner, plans to use the grant to attend Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. McGray is one of 100 grant winners chosen this year.

Applications for the 2005-2006 Scholarship Program will be taken in the fall.