The Miss Coos County Scholarship Program, a preliminary to Miss America, is looking for dedicated, motivated individuals who are interested in making a difference in someone's life.

The programs goal is to provide young women with employment skills, confidence and self-worth by providing educational scholarships to fulfill their dreams of attending the accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.

For more information or to schedule an interview, those interested can contact Vicki Ericson, executive producer, at 756-6548 or 290-6127; Iliana Montiel, women's director, at 297-5098; or Maureen Everetts, Miss Oregon field director, at 269-0769 or 290-3466.