1303 Jefferson St., Ste. 500B

Napa, California 94559

Phone: (707) 252-4188

Fax: (707) 252-4219

www.naparcd.org

Napa County RCD Directors’ Environmental Conservation Scholarship

The Napa County Resource Conservation District is a non-regulatory agency whose mission is to promote responsible watershed management through voluntary community stewardship and technical assistance.

Purpose

This scholarship is to assist a graduating high school or Napa Valley College student with studies in the field of natural resource management or other related environmental fields.

Eligibility

·  applicant must be a graduating senior at a Napa County public or private high school

or

·  a Napa Valley College student going on to a four-year college

·  applicant must be accepted or registered at a post-secondary educational institution

·  applicant must have an expressed interest in pursuing studies in the field of resource management/environmental conservation or similar field

·  consideration will be given to students who have participated in RCD volunteer activities, such as creek cleanups, Earth Day, water quality monitoring, or possible internships

Award

Scholarship of $500 for one year

Application Deadline

Application must be submitted to the Napa County RCD by 5pm on March 31, 2017

Submit to: Eric McKee

Napa County RCD

1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 500B

Napa, CA 94559

Application for the Napa County RCD

Directors’ Environmental Conservation Scholarship

1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 500B

Napa, CA 94559

Personal Information

Name: ______

Mailing address: ______

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Home phone ______Cell phone ______

Email address ______

Date of Birth ______

Academic Information

School you are currently attending

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List relevant course work ______

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Institution you plan to attend in the upcoming year

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Area of Study ______

Community / Volunteer Activities

Please describe community and/or volunteer efforts you have been involved in during the past two years, particularly those efforts related to natural resource management or environmental efforts.

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Essay Question

Please attach a separate sheet that describes your interest in resource management and conservation and how this influences your career goals.

Declaration

I declare that the information provided in the application is both truthful and accurate.

Signed ______Date ______

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