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2023 College Scholarships

$1000 Scholarships for York County Students

Now Accepting 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. Please see our eligibility requirements and application below.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2023

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

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Please submit the form below to apply for the scholarship.

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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 2020/2021 College Calendar *

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.

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