Education briefs for April 24, 2001

Tuesday, April 24, 2001 | 8:22 a.m.

Wells Fargo fund offers college help

Wells Fargo Education Financial Services has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Las Vegas High School senior Jonathan Pedersen.

The award is one of 250 scholarships totaling $250,000 that Wells Fargo EFS will award to high school seniors this year through its CollegeSTEPS college-planning program.

CollegeSTEPS offers high school students information on preparing for college, taking tests and applying for scholarships through a series of educational electronic postcards.

Seniors are also eligible for A Step in the Right Direction, the scholarship drawing. Students can sign up for CollegeSTEPS on its website (wellsfargo.com/per/student/planning/steps.jhtml) or call (800) 658-3567 for more information.

The Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children

will hold its sixth annual conference Friday and Saturday at UNLV. For more information, call (775) 850-8009 or (702) 270-2077.

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