Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea will award four $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in its service area who are interested in pursuing an education in health care.

Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea will also award one $1,000 June Wells Scholarship to a graduating high school senior in its service area who will be pursuing an education in communications, journalism or photojournalism.

All scholarships are provided on the basis of leadership, commitment, character and academic ability. Complete scholarship information and applications are available from counselors in area high schools or at www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org under the locations tab choose Albert Lea, click on online services and then scholarships.

Applications should be returned to Kathy Leidal, Public Affairs, Mayo Clinic Health System, 404 W. Fountain St., Albert Lea, MN by March 13.

Applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee, which will select finalists for interviews. Those receiving scholarships will be notified in late April.