The Sally Brown GCA National Parks Conservation Scholarship – 2011 – 2012 – The Garden Club Of America – USA
Posted by neha on January 26, 2011
The Sally Brown GCA National Parks Conservation Scholarship – 2011 – 2012 – The Garden Club Of America – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
This to encourage students to pursue careers in conservation by providing hands-on field training experience protecting the treasured resources of America’s National Parks. The scholarship will allow the Student Conservation Association to expand its apprentice crew leader program from urban parks into America’s National Parks.Established in 2010, the scholarship is a tribute to Sara “Sally” Shallenberger Brown. It was created to showcase Ms. Brown’s dedication to the environment and ensure that her legacy will continue in perpetuity. A member of the Glenview Garden Club of Louisville, Kentucky since 1939, Sally Brown has given many years of active and influential service to environmental issues and conservation organizations on a local, national, and global level. The scholarship both commemorates Sally’s 100th birthday and honors the centennial of the National Park Service.
Eligibility for scholarship:
This Scholarship is open to college undergraduates aged 19 to 20
Application form:
http://www2.gcamerica.org/images/FCKUploads/file/GCA_SCASallyBrownApp.doc
How to apply:
Applications are accepted by mail only and must be received at the SCA office in Charlestown, New Hampshire, by February 1. For an application and instructions, click here. PLEASE NOTE: The application form was created using a text-formatting shortcut called a macro. When you open it on your computer, you may see a warning that “macros may contain viruses…” This one is completely safe, and the form will function properly whether you “enable” or “disable” its macro. Open the application, use “save as” to keep your own copy, then complete and print it as usual.
Last date to apply:
The last date to apply is February 1 , 2011.
Source: http://www2.gcamerica.org/outreach-scholarships-details.cfm?ScholarshipID=31
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