Beverly LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship

Accepting Applications for

$1,000 Environmental Leadership Scholarship

The Beverly LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2008 environmental leadership scholarship. The scholarship fund was established in memory of Saugus resident Beverly LeBlanc who demonstrated a personal commitment to protecting the environment through every day actions. The scholarship is administered and funded jointly by the family of Beverly LeBlanc and the Saugus River Watershed Council.

 

To be eligible, applicants must have graduated in 2008 from a high school located in one of the following eleven communities that are part of the Saugus River watershed: Saugus, Lynn, Wakefield, Revere, Lynnfield, Malden, Melrose, Everett, Reading, Peabody and Stoneham.

 

Scholarship recipient will be selected based upon commitment to environmental protection, academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school or community activities, and education goals related to protecting the environment.  Financial need will also be considered among finalists.  Students must be enrolled in a college course of study beginning September 2008. Applications must be submitted to the Saugus River Watershed Council, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 1092, Saugus, MA 01906 by 31 July 2008 (postmark deadline).   Click here for downloadable Application Form.

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