CORNWALL CONSERVATION TRUST STUDENT GRANTS

    The Cornwall Conservation Trust’s mission is to help preserve Cornwall’s unique rural and agricultural character.  It does this through either acquiring land or promoting the use of easements on private land to protect areas of special natural resources, habitats, or views from development.  We recognize our success depends upon an educated and aware public.  It is the strength of this partnership will ultimately determine Cornwall’s future landscape.

       In an effort to promote education in areas of study that match this mission, the Cornwall Conservation Trust is offering student grants.  The recipients of the grants will be chosen from graduating high school students or students who are enrolled in college who are residents of Region 1.  Preference will be given to Cornwall residents. The grants will be paid on receipt of evidence that the students are enrolled at and attending college.  This year the amount available for the grant is $4,000 to be divided between one to four selected recipients with a maximum grant of $1,000.

       Students applying for the grants should show more than average concern for the environment.  They will be asked to list any farm, forestry or FFA activities, environmental/ecological, botanical and biological studies or activities. 

     Copies of the application form are available to students from HRVHS guidance office or by writing to CCT, PO BOX 74, WEST CORNWALL,  CT, 06796.  Completed forms must be returned by May 15, 2008.  Select applicants will be interviewed and the awards announced by mid June.

If you have any questions please call Emilie Pryor at 860 672-4226 or email her at emilie@gooutdoor.com.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

NAME:

  

ADDRESS:

  

PHONE:

  

CURRENT SCHOOL:

  

COLLEGE YOU PLAN TO ATTEND:

  

PROGRAM THAT GRANT MONEY WOULD HELP FUND:

  

Answer the following questions (you may use separate paper):

  1. Explain your future plans.  Please include your anticipated college major or degree.
  2. What are your extracurricular activities, especially those relating to conservation?  Please list FFA activities, farm or forestry experience, any horticultural, botanical, environmental/ecological activities that are not on your grade transcript.
  3. Please explain why you feel qualified to receive help from the Cornwall Conservation Trust.
  4. Anything else we should know about you?

Return with a current and complete transcript and 2 letters of recommendation from either a guidance counselor, faculty advisor, teacher, or other individual who knows you well.

Return completed form to:
CCT
PO Box 74
West Cornwall, CT  06796

Deadline: May 15, 2008