AUGUSTA — The Maine Education Association has announced the availability of the Clyde Russell Scholarship applications for 2010 awards. The scholarships were established for Maine citizens through a trust created by the late Audrey Lewis, MEA president in 1958, in memory of Clyde Russell, who served as MEA executive director from 1945 to 1966.

Scholarships may be awarded in each of two categories: graduating high school seniors who will attend a Maine community college and graduating high school seniors who will attend a four-year college. 

In both categories, the awards will be major in nature, not to exceed $5,000. The award for community college students will not exceed $2,000 each. 

Application forms may be obtained at www.clyderussellscholarshipfund.org and may be downloaded through Jan. 31, 2010. Brochures have been sent to high school guidance offices, local libraries and town offices in Maine. The deadline for completed applications is Feb. 1, 2010.