Annual Scholarship Program

 

The 2025 Worcester County Conservation District (WCCD) Scholarship Fund

On behalf of WCCD, we are happy to support students through this scholarship opportunity of $1,000 to be awarded to one student in the year 2025. In order to be considered for this scholarship, the following criteria below must be met and a complete package must be received by April 7, 2025.

Applicant Requirements: 

  • A high school senior entering college in September 2025
  • Majoring in Natural Resource Conservation, Environmental Science, related Environmental field, or Agricultural field
  • Permanent home address is located within Worcester County, MA. 
    • The high school of attendance can be outside county lines as long as the student’s permanent residence is within Worcester County.

Complete application packets must include: 

  • The attached Cover Page 
  • An essay containing at least 300 words explaining why you are interested in pursuing the chosen degree program and how it will apply to your career plans.
  • An official school transcript
  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, athletic coach or employer.

Please email the complete application by the deadline of April 7, 2025 to . Only complete applications will be considered. 

2025 Scholarship Application Cover letter