To honor Sheila B. Jones, a longtime employee of the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District, the Friends of the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District are launching the Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship.
Applicants must either be a high school senior attending a high school in Wake County with plans to attend a college for Environmental Education OR a current college student at any NC college, with residence in Wake County. One outstanding individual will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their journey toward a career in environmental education.
Applicants for the Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship are encouraged to showcase their passion for environmental education and their commitment to making a difference in this field. Special consideration will be given to applicants in financial need or those from underrepresented backgrounds in environmental education.
Interested applicants must submit the following required application materials:
- Information forms
- High school and college transcript (if applicable)
- Letter of recommendation
- Essay (400-500 words)
The selection process for the scholarship will prioritize candidates who demonstrate a strong passion for environmental education, a clear vision of their career goals in this field and a genuine need for financial support to pursue their educational aspirations.
The awarded individual will be invited to attend a virtual Friends of the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting to receive the scholarship award.
Applicants have the flexibility to complete their application materials either by hand or digitally, or a combination of both.
The scholarship application period opens on May 6. All application materials must be submitted by June 16 at 5 p.m. to be considered for the scholarship.
For more information about the Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship, application details and submission guidelines, please contact Environmental Educator Leah Purvis at 919-250-1065 or leah.purvis@wake.gov.