Life Prep Christian Academy now open on Pine Island

Last week, the Life Prep Christian Academy, a three-day hybrid Christian homeschool program, located at First Baptist Church of Pine Island in Bokeelia, officially opened.

LPCA is dedicated to nurturing the academic, spiritual and personal growth of its students. LPCA offers a Christ-centered curriculum that combines academic excellence, hands-on learning, with fun and engaging lessons.

This alternative educational program was scheduled to officially begin for students Tuesday, Aug. 27.

To learn more about the program, call 1-833-WeR-LPCA (937-5722) or visit its website at lifeprepchristianacademy.com. 

First Baptist Church of Pine Island is at 5363 Avenue D. Contact the church at 239-283-1737.

Tickets available for Cape Coral Mayor’s Scholarship Ball set for Sept. 21 at The Westin Cape Coral Resort

The Cape Coral Mayor’s Scholarship Fund has announced that the Mayor’s Scholarship Ball “Imagine the Possibilities” will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at The Westin Cape Coral Resort.

The evening will feature dinner, dancing and fundraising. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. with dinner set for 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are available at www.CapeCoralMayorScholarship.com. Individual tickets are $200 with a table of eight for $1,500.

The Cape Coral Mayor’s Scholarship Foundation gives recurring two- and four-year scholarships to Cape Coral students for technical, vocational and traditional four-year programs. Funds raised at the ball will benefit that fund.

According to its website, the Mayor’s Scholarship Fund has awarded over $800,000 in scholarships since it was founded in 1982.

Sponsorships are also available. Visit info@CapeCoralMayorScholarship.com.

The Westin Cape Coral Resort is at 5951 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral.

Applications open for 2025 Elks National Foundation scholarships

The Elks National Foundation has announced the start of the 2025 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. The MVS scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. The judging criteria is based on academics, leadership, service and financial need.

The application is completed online and must be submitted by the Nov. 12, 2024 deadline. The 500 national winners will be announced in April 2025. The top 20 national finalists will participate in the Leadership Weekend in Chicago and receive $30,000 scholarships. The remaining 480 runners-up will receive $4,000 scholarships.

The Elks National Foundation invested more than $4 million in college scholarships this year. MVS scholars are graduating from college at a rate of 90%, 30% higher than the national average, according to the Elks.

Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped thousands of students who need financial assistance to fulfill their dreams of attending college. MVS scholars are outstanding students who are at or near the top of their class, active in school and community activities and recognized as leaders by their peers.

Applications for the 2025 contest are readily available on the Elks National Foundation’s website. To ensure you have all the necessary details, including the application, visit enf.elks.org/MVS.

To learn more about the Elks National Foundation’s scholarships, visit elks.org/scholars, follow the ENF on Instagram @ElksScholars and like the ENF on Facebook @ElksNationalFoundation.