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Wayne Conservation District Perry/Westgate Memorial Scholarship

Contest is open to any student entering a 2 or 4 year college under an agricultural, conservation, or environmentally oriented college curriculum.  If there are any questions regarding the curriculum you plan to study, contact the office.  Some examples would be Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering, Aquatic Biology, Soil Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Forest Sciences, Agronomy, Wildlife Biology, etc.

The application is to be completed to the best of the student’s ability.
One letter of reference must be included with the application.  The reference may not be a teacher or family member.
A one page, double-spaced essay describing future goals and objectives must be submitted with the student’s application.
A transcript of the applicant’s educational record must be included.
The school’s guidance counselor or principal must sign the application for the contest.
The judging is completed using the application and material submitted, and how much the activities and information given pertain to the college curriculum that is chosen.

Applications must be submitted to:

Wayne Conservation District
ATTN: Jamie Knecht
Wayne County Park Street Complex
648 Park Street
Honesdale PA 18431

Area of study: Agricultural, conservation or environmentally oriented college curriculum

Award amount: $1,000.00

Application: PERRY/WESTGATE APPLICATION

Rules:PERRY/WESTGATE RULES

Deadline: April 4, 2025

Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships

The Wayne County Community Foundation offers scholarships to students interested in a wide range of areas, including but not limited to: Healthcare, Agriculture & Agribusiness, Forestry, Education, Veterinary, Horticulture, Mathematics, Business, Music, Technology, Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice and others.  Some need-based scholarships are available as well. 

More information will be provided in the NewYear.

Area of study: Varies 

Award amount: Varies by Scholarship

Application: To be posted in the New Year

Deadline: TBD