Scholarship Description
Who should apply?
The Festival of Trees Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students pursuing studies in natural resources or horticulture with a preference for students from the seacoast region who are matriculating at one of New Hampshire’s colleges or universities.
Selection criteria:
Students must demonstrate:
The ability to succeed in a natural resources or horticultural course of study by maintaining a 2.5 grade point average for a minimum of one semester at one of New Hampshire’s colleges or universities.
Involvement in his/her community and/or school through extracurricular activities.
Some level of work experience that supports his/her career goals and aspirations in life.
Award availability:
Scholarships are awarded up to $2,000.
Award decisions
Scholarships will be presented in May at a meeting in Portsmouth.
Application instructions
The following materials must accompany your application in order for your package to be complete:
Your most recent, certified college transcript.
One letter of recommendation from a faculty member or instructor.
Please do not send materials separately. Incomplete applications or additional materials will not be reviewed.
Please mail your completed application to:
Festival of Trees Scholarship Fund
PO Box 8431
Portsmouth, NH 03802-8431
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type:
Num Awards: 1
Min Award:
Max Award: 2,000
Deadline: 2022-12-31
Website: http://www.nhcf.org/how-can-we-help-you/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsoring Organization
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
37 Pleasant St.
Concord, NH 03301
Contact Person: Hilary DeAngelis Manager of Program Technology and Student Aid 603-225-6641 ext. 1235
Phone: 603-225-6641 / 800-464-6641
Fax: 603-225-1700
Web: http://www.nhcf.org/scholarships
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