2013 Land Conservancy of New Jersey Environmental Scholarships in USA

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey awards scholarships annually to the students of New Jersey. Two scholarships namely Russell W. Myers Scholarship and the Rogers Family Scholarship of worth of $15,000 (7,500 each) are offered for 2013 year. The scholarships will be awarded to those deserving students who want to pursue a degree in the field of environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, horticulture, park administration or a related field. The application deadline is April 1, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded annually to deserving individuals who plan careers in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, horticulture, park administration, or a related field.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing a degree program.
Scholarship Provider: The Land Conservancy of New Jersey
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: An applicant must be a student in good standing with at least 15 credits completed, have an academic average equivalent to a 3.0 or higher, be a resident of New Jersey and considering a career in New Jersey that is consistent with the goals of the Conservancy.
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of New Jersey can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The Russell W. Myers Scholarship Fund was established in 1983 to honor Mr. Myers, the founder of The Land Conservancy of New Jersey. Mr. Myers was an outstanding leader in the field of conservation who served as the first Director of the Morris County Park Commission for more than a quarter century. Mr. Myers’ dynamic leadership established the Morris County Park System as the largest county park system in the State of New Jersey and one of the finest in the nation. The Rogers Family Scholarship was established in 2005 by Gray and Mollie Rogers, dedicated conservationists who wanted to expand The Land Conservancy’s educational support for outstanding environmentally-oriented students. The Rogers’ developed a challenge to help raise additional funds for the scholarships. Thanks to the generosity and foresight of the Rogers family the grants given by The Land Conservancy’s Scholarship program have tripled.
Number of award(s): The Land Conservancy’s Scholarship Program awards two scholarships annually, the Russell W. Myers Scholarship and the Rogers Family Scholarship.
What does it cover? A total of $15,000 (7,500 each) will be awarded in 2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application form, certified transcript, letters of recommendation, and essay must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013.
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