2012 Scholarship Program

The Berks County Conservation District is currently accepting scholarship applications
from graduating High School seniors and Berks County College or University
students who will be continuing their education with the intent or continuance
of majoring in environmental science, forestry, agriculture, engineering or
related studies. The BCCD will award one $4,000 Scholarship, one $1,000 Scholarship,
one $1,000 Solon Phillips Memorial Scholarship, and one $500 Memorial Endowment
Scholarship for students who are currently or planning to be enrolled in a
post-high school institution for the fall of 2012.

You can download the full eligibility requirements and a copy of the BCCD
scholarshipapplication here.

  • Students applying for scholarships will be required to submit the following:
  • Completed Application (including Statement of Career Plans, and Letters
    ofRecommendation)
  • A 500-word essay (topic found on the application)
  • Applicant’s Transcripts
  • Undergraduate institution proof of attendance or acceptance letter if available. If not
    available at the time of scholarship package submission, letter must be
    presented before a scholarship is awarded.

All completed applications shall be mailed to: Berks County Conservation
District, 1238 County Welfare Road, Suite 200, Leesport, PA 19533

The deadline for submission is February 29, 2012. Interested applicants must
havetheir entire application into the BCCD office by this date.
Scholarshiprecipients will be notified by mail in mid-March 2012. Winners
will berecognized at the BCCD and Farm Service Agency Annual Banquet to be
held at thePike Township Sportsmen’s Club on March 19, 2012.

Please contact Holly Kaplan with any questions at holly.kaplan@berkscd.com or
call 610-372-4657.

 

Solon Phillips Memorial Conservation Scholarship
The Conservation District current provides a $1000 scholarship for a student who is currently or planning to be enrolled in a post-high school institution for the fall of 2012 and plans on pursuing a career in natural resource conservation. The scholarship was established by Jan and Lee Phillips in honor of their father’s legacy in the field of natural resource conservation. Students are welcomed to submit an application, along with an essay on a conservation-related issue determined by the scholarship committee.

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