$3,000 in scholarships are available from the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority, however, the deadline is fast approaching.
The scholarships are available for graduating high school students who are continuing in post-secondary studies in a conservation field (biology, ecology, geography, forestry, agriculture, fish and wildlife etc.).
Up to two $1,000 awards and up to two $500 awards will be provided to successful candidates.
These scholarships are provided by trust funds established through the St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation.
“These scholarships are our way to assist in the education of tomorrow’s conservationists and to encourage young people to take an active role in the important environmental issues that face our society,” Brian McDougall, General Manager of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority said.
Students living within the boundary of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority or who attend a Secondary School in the following communities qualify: Sarnia, Forest, Petrolia, Wallaceburg, Dresden, Glencoe and Strathroy.
Applications for the scholarship can be obtained from the high schools listed above; by contacting the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority at 245-3710; or by visiting our website at www.scrca.on.ca.
The deadline for applications is May 31, 2016.
