The Essex Garden Club is now accepting applications from high school students, undergraduates and graduate students to share scholarship funds of $5000. The following criteria will qualify students for consideration of a scholarship:
- Resident of Essex, Centerbrook or Ivoryton, Ct.
- High school senior or undergraduate/graduate student
- “B” or better grade point average
- Plans to pursue or currently pursuing studies related to environmental science in an accredited two year or four year institute of higher learning:
– Fields may include: biology, ecology, horticulture, forestry, land conservation
– Closely related subjects may also apply: landscape design, nursery management
Interested high school students should request an application from the school guidance counselor and return the application to the counselor by APRIL 27, 2012. Undergraduate/graduate students should call 860-767-1722 for more information. The deadline for all applications along with transcripts and references is APRIL 27, 2012.