The Environmental Studies/Natural Science Scholarship Program is an annual award that is offered by the Friends of Volo Bog.
The scholarship is designed for Environmental Studies/Natural Science college students, so the applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria to apply for it.
Full Description
Applications must be postmarked two days before the deadline which is on March 31st or delivered in person on the deadline.
The award is given to two lucky recipients and the amount is $1,000.
That way, the outstanding students interested in pursuing an environmental career are supported and encouraged to pursue their dreams.
Who's eligible?
The committee has determined that the student must be a high school senior applying to an accredited college/university to study environmental or natural science or a college/university student intending to continue studies of environmental or natural science at an accredited college.
Only eligible candidates will be accepted as possible scholarship winners, while ineligible are suggested not to waste their time applying, as their applications will be rejected.
How to Apply
When the application process is in question, students are suggested to take a close look at the eligibility requirements prior to submitting the application.
They are required to provide at least one signed letter of recommendation from a non-relative who is familiar with the applicant’s goals and aptitude.
Then, the eligible applicants need to write a 300-400 word typed essay in which they will be speaking about their personal experience that has helped lead them to pursue a degree in the field of environmental studies.
Last but not least, the supporting documents include the sealed official transcripts mailed to the applicant from his/her current school’s registrar.
You should know that your application package should be in one envelope and should consist of the Application Form filled out completely, at least one signed letter of recommendation, an essay and sealed official transcripts.
This should be sent to the following address:
Scholarship Committee
Friends of Volo Bog
28478 W. Brandenburg Road
The scholarship application form must be filled out entirely and it will be available on the scholarship provider’s official website once the application process begins.
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