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 Northern Neck.  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 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