The McHenry County Conservation District is encouraging area high school students to submit their applications for the District’s Carl J. Mitchell Memorial Conservation Scholarship, due May 1, 2010.
Any McHenry County high school student considering a career in conservation is eligible to apply. The Mitchell Scholarship is an endowed scholarship fund that assists high school students in covering their fees to attend environmental workshops, camps, career seminars and other related events of their choice. It is not intended for funding college fees or tuition.
Selection criteria for recipients will include the potential of the program to provide the student with meaningful exposure to environmental careers; a student’s history of volunteerism; and participation in extracurricular activities.
Applications are due by May 1, 2010. Interested students should send a letter of application that tells about themselves, describes the event they have chosen, why they wish to attend and how it fits the goals of the scholarship program. A brochure or other publication about the event should be included with the application. Send applications to Deb Chapman, MCCD Education Services Manager, Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. For more information about this scholarship, call 815-479-5779.
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Carl J. Mitchell was a McHenry County resident who developed important new techniques in plant hybridization during his career. Upon his death, his family established this memorial fund to encourage young people to explore environment-related professions.
Any McHenry County high school student considering a career in conservation is eligible to apply. The Mitchell Scholarship is an endowed scholarship fund that assists high school students in covering their fees to attend environmental workshops, camps, career seminars and other related events of their choice. It is not intended for funding college fees or tuition.
Selection criteria for recipients will include the potential of the program to provide the student with meaningful exposure to environmental careers; a student’s history of volunteerism; and participation in extracurricular activities.
Applications are due by May 1, 2010. Interested students should send a letter of application that tells about themselves, describes the event they have chosen, why they wish to attend and how it fits the goals of the scholarship program. A brochure or other publication about the event should be included with the application. Send applications to Deb Chapman, MCCD Education Services Manager, Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. For more information about this scholarship, call 815-479-5779.
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Carl J. Mitchell was a McHenry County resident who developed important new techniques in plant hybridization during his career. Upon his death, his family established this memorial fund to encourage young people to explore environment-related professions.
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