The Los Altos Kiwanis Club has announced that applications are being accepted for four $2,000 scholarships for students planning on attending local community colleges in the fall.

The students must be enrolled in the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, and planning on attending Foothill or De Anza colleges in the fall.

Applications for the scholarships can be picked up from counselors at the high schools or at the Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education office.

Each grant may be used for tuition, fees and books.

The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic promise and financial need.

For more information, call 988-9900.