SPRINGFIELD— Springfield Partners for Community Action is offering ten $1,000 community scholarships to both adult learners and 2014 high school graduates.

Since 2003 Springfield Partners has awarded more than 150 scholarships to low-income Springfield residents seeking economic self-sufficiency through education, according to a statement released by the agency.

The state Department of Housing & Community Development has been the major funder of these scholarship awards over the years.

Springfield Partners for Community Action

The deadline to apply for scholarships is May 15 at noon. Scholarships will be distributed at an awards breakfast on June 25. Winners must be at the breakfast to receive an award.

To qualify for the scholarship applicants must:

-Be Springfield resident enrolled in an accredited college or vocational school in Massachusetts;

-Demonstrate community involvement;

-Meet income guidelines.

Applicants may pick up an application at the Springfield Partners main office, 721 State Street, 2nd Floor, Springfield.