Thursday, February 7, 2013

Conservation Scholarship Available

High school students interested in conservation are encouraged to submit an application for the Carl J. Mitchell Memorial Conservation Scholarship offered by McHenry County Conservation District.
 Funds distributed through this scholarship are intended to cover the costs of an environmental workshop or trip, camp, career seminar or other environmental related events of their choice. It is not intended for funding college fees or tuition.
Applications are due by March 1, 2013.  Interested students should send a letter of application that tells about themselves, describes the event they have chosen, why they wish to attend the event, and how the activity fits the goals of the scholarship program. A brochure or official publication about the program/event are applying for should be included with the application.
Application packets should be sent to Deb Chapman, Education Services Manager, Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014.  More information about the scholarship can be found on the District website http://www.mccdistrict.org/web/ab-publications.htm or by calling 815.479.5779.
Carl 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. The Mitchell Scholarship is an endowed scholarship fund managed by the Conservation District

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