Friends of Worthley Pond, Inc sponsors an annual $500 scholarship to be awarded to an eligible student.
Applicant Qualifications
- Must be a high school senior who has been accepted by and is planning to attend a postsecondary school in 2024-2025 OR an undergraduate student who is planning to continue their postsecondary academic work in 2024-2025
- Must be in good academic standing, i.e., has a cumulative (overall) and current (most recent academic term) grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Must be under 25 years of age
- Must reside, work, or have family that resides or summers at Worthley Pond
Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated record of active environmental paid or volunteer work at Worthley Pond, particularly activities contributing to the welare and/or conservation of the Pond.
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit the Friends of Worthley Pond Scholarship Application, which includes a 250 word essay outlining their interest in environmental issues; their notable academic work in environmental or other relevant areas of science; and the importance of their work efforts with any organizations promoting conservation and/or environmental awareness by May 31st.
Selection Process
The Scholarship Committee will review all submissions, confirm paid/volunteer environmental work (if applicable), and obtain proof of postsecondary school acceptance, enrollment, and academic status prior to presenting the winner to the FWP Board by July 1st.
Scholarship Committee
Annette Caron Nash, Tina West, Jeremy Gray, Sherry Barstow
Questions? Please contact Annette Caron Nash