The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is accepting applications for its 2019 scholarship program.
The conservancy is celebrating 35 years of commitment to preserving the landscapes residents and protecting the state's drinking water and other natural resources.
For almost as long as it has existed as a member-supported, non-profit land trust, the conservancy has been providing two scholarships a year for $7,500 each, to state residents pursuing degrees in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, park administration, or related fields.
Applications can be downloaded from www.tlc-nj.org or can be obtained by calling (973) 541-1010 extension 14. Candidates must be state residents who are currently enrolled in a college or university, with at least 15 credits completed and an academic average equivalent to a 3.0 or higher. The deadline to apply is April 1.
The Russell M. Myers Scholarship was established in 1983 to honor Myers, founder of The Land Conservancy of New Jersey. An leader in the field of conservation, Myers was the first director of the Morris County Park Commission.
The Rogers Family Scholarship was established in 2005 by Gray and Mollie Rogers, dedicated conservationists who wanted to expand The Land Conservancy's educational support for students passionate about protecting natural environment. Gray Rogers is a trustee emeritus of the non-profit land trust.
The Scholarship Program has awarded $270,000 in grants to 56 college students since its inception. Past recipients have hailed from nearly 40 towns and have used their scholarships to obtain bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees at various institutions including Rutgers and Stockton universities.
Fields of study have included environmental law, policy and planning, as well as chemistry, wildlife ecology, geography, landscape architecture and forestry management.