Applications will be accepted through Sept. 3 for scholarships for adult residents of Mesa County.

The Western Colorado Community Foundation will award fresh start scholarships of up to $5,000 to adults attending or planning to attend a community college, technical school or training course. For applications and more information, visit the website at www.wc-cf.org/scholarships.

The Western Colorado Community Foundation manages more than 330 charitable funds totaling almost $170 million and awards more than $6.6 million annually in scholarships and grants.