The American Moving and Storage Association, the national trade association representing the nation’s moving and storage industry, is now accepting applications for its Moving and Storage Institute Scholarship Program to meet educational needs of the 2004-‘05 school year.

The $1,000-$2,000 scholarships are earmarked for an employee affiliated with a van line or moving and storage company; the child, grandchild or spouse of an employee; an independent contractor affiliated with a van line or moving and storage company; or the child, grandchild or spouse of an independent contractor.

To apply for the scholarship or make a contribution to the scholarship fund, visit www.promover.org, call (703) 683-7410, or e-mail csimpson@moving.org. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 30, 2004.