Home // Education // College Scholarships

College Scholarships

$1000 College Scholarships for York County Students

Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

We award two $1,000.00 Scholarships to any York County residents majoring in – or planning to major in – the field of conservation (agriculture, environmental, natural history, natural resource management or related field).

Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college, university, or associate’s program.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2024

Please see our eligibility requirements and application below.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be a York County resident.
Applicant must currently be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college, university, or associate’s program.
Applicant must be (or will be) majoring in agricultural, conservation, environmental, natural resource management, or related field.
Applicant must not have received a scholarship from us in the last year.

How to Apply

Apply Online by December 31, 2024

2024 College Scholarship Application

Submit the form below to apply for the scholarship. Call (717) 840-7430 with any questions.

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone *

Email *

Eligibility

I am a York County resident
I am currently enrolled in or accepted to a college, university, or associate's program.
I am (or will be) majoring in agricultural, conservation, environmental, natural resource management, or related field
I have not received a scholarship from YCCD in the last year

College or University currently attending or accepted for the 2024/2025 College Calendar Year *

Major course of study *

Present semester enrolled *

Grade Point Average *

Describe your Career Goals for your chosen field of study (100-250 words) *

Describe your prior or current conservation activities, or Related Field Experiences – as an intern, student, camp attendee, employee, etc., or on your own. (100-250 words) *

Upload Transcript (Unofficial) & Letter of Recommendation *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 10 files.

Please upload one Letter of Recommendation (this letter must be specific to this scholarship, written by a professional* who can directly attest to your interest, accomplishments, and projected success in your chosen field of study. *A professional could be a teacher, professor, mentor, or employer for an internship, job, educational camp, etc. Someone who can specifically attest to your interest and/or experience in the field of conservation. No references from family or friends accepted.

Scholarship Application Support

Questions about the scholarship?
Need help with the application?

Please call (717)840-7430.

College Scholarships Quick Links

Paul Wilson Conservation Award

York County Envirothon