Scholarships are being offered to halibut fishermen as part of an education assistance program from the International Pacific Halibut Commission. The scholarships support university and technical college education for those connected to the halibut fishery and its industry. The program offers $2,000 scholarships to U.S. or Canadian students starting in the fall of 2002. Apply by Aug. 15. For more information, call Christine Carr at (206) 634-1838, ext. 201, or Bruce Leaman at ext. 203.