Scholarship Available from NNVNPS

Scholarship Criteria for Student Application For Northern Neck Chapter of The Virginia Native Plant Society

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize an outstanding student graduating from a High School, either public or private in the four Northern Neck Counties: Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond Co., and Westmoreland.  The graduating senior must exhibit a desire to continue studies in a recognized College, University or Community College with a focus on the environment, conservation, botany or any discipline that is geared toward bettering our Commonwealth with an emphasis on flora of the Northern Neck.

The applicant must submit a mini-essay of 75-100 words describing how his/her educational career plans align with the Virginia Native Plant Society’s mission.

The due date/time is 4:00 pm on April 16. 2024.

The scholarship award is $1000 and will be presented to the student at an appropriate time and place.

The applicant must fill out the following information:

Name

Address

E-mail or other contact data

School currently attending, and transcript including GPA

Recommendations from school, church, employer

Completed applications can be mailed to:

Ted Munns NN Native Plant Society

132 Lancaster Dr. #606  Irvington VA 22480

Or e-mail:  tedmunns@va.metrocast.net