College scholarship is available to Bucks County residents studying Agriculture, Conservation, Environmental Conservation or related fields who have already completed 2 years or more in a four-year college program or one year in a two-year college program.
To apply, applicants must:
_ Complete and return the signed application to the Bucks County Conservation District by the June 10th deadline
_ Include along with your application, your
_ One page Essay which states the student's career goals, why the student is applying for the scholarship and any other relevent information which will aid the scholarship committee in making it's selection
_ College Transcript
_ Letter(s) of Recommendation (must include one letter, may include up to three)
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in the fields listed above and maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.85 or higher.
Scholarship recipients will be notified in August.
Scholarship awards will be paid directly to the school in two payments as follows:
(1) $500 will be paid the first semester/quarter following the scholarship award upon receipt of a copy of the student’s tuition bill and (2) the remaining $500 will be paid upon receipt of a copy of the just-completed semester/quarter grades and a copy of the student’s current tuition bill provided enrollment and satisfactory academic achievement is continued.
Questions? Call the Bucks County Conservation District at 215-345-7577.
The Bucks County Conservation District is pleased to offer a full scholarship to Bucks County High School students with an interest in conservation, the environment or related fields who wish to attend the Penn State University Conservation Leadership School.
To apply, applicants must:
Complete and return the signed application by April 30:
Include with your application packet the following:
- Narrative letter
- $50.00 refundable check made out to BCCD
- Application form
Scholarship recipients will be notified in June. Applicants should also register with PSU to hold a place for the selected week.
For more information about the conservation leadership school go to http://agsci.psu.edu/conferences/event-calendar/c1e96755-5e15-4911-b1e7-60c870bafddf
Scholarships will be paid directly to PSU. After successful completion of a report or short presentation to District Board of Directors or staff, BCCD will return the $50.00 check.
Questions? Call the Bucks County Conservation District at 215 345 7577.
