Each year, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County awards a scholarship to a high school senior interested in pursuing a career in environmental work. The $500 scholarship will be given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a commitment to his/her schoolwork, the community, and the environment.
The applicant must be a resident of McHenry County, and the following must be included with the application:
- Documentation of volunteer work for an environmental organization
- Two letters of recommendation, with one being from a high school teacher
- Grade point average from high school transcript
- An essay on student’s goals and aspirations in regard to the environment
An application can be picked up at the Defenders’, S. Johnson St, Suite 106, Woodstock, IL, or downloaded from the Defenders’ website
(http://www.mcdef.org/Community_Scholarship_Application.pdf)
Completed applications must be received in the office of the Defenders by April 30, 2012. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, please call the office at 815-338-0393. The winner will be notified by May 9, 2012.
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides community residents with educational programs and volunteer action on pollution prevention, sustainable land use and energy and natural resource conservation. Donations are encouraged and are tax-deductible as charitable contributions. For more information, visit or call 815-338-0393.
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