The Darcy Aston Environmental Advocacy Scholarship
2015 APPLICATION
The Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County (EECNC) connects members of our community
with the local environment. Through a network of local organizations, the coalition provides resources
and support to promote sustainable living and to cultivate an appreciation of the natural world.
PURPOSE
This scholarship is to assist a graduating high school student who intends to pursue post-secondary
school studies in the natural sciences, including but not limited to the fields of Conservation Biology,
Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, sustainable living,
or similar environmental field.
ELIGIBILITY
• Applicant must be a graduating senior at a Napa County public or private high school
• Applicant must indicate the post-secondary educational institution that he/she plans to attend. The
scholarship check will be issued in October upon proof of enrollment or registration at that
institution.
• Special consideration will be given to students who have participated in volunteer activities related
to natural science and/or environmental conservation.
AWARD
Scholarship of $500 for one year
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application must be submitted by Monday March 30th to The Environmental Education Coalition of Napa
County. Applications must be received by March 30. No post marks accepted.
Award will be announced and presented at Earth Day Napa in April. Scholarship check will be issued
by October, after awardee has shown proof of enrollment and/or class registration.
Submit to:
Mail or hand-deliver:
Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County Scholarship Committee
c/o Chino Yip
Napa County Parks and Open Space District
1195 Third Street, Suite 210
Napa, CA, 94559
Email
cyip@ncrposd.org
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2015 APPLICATION
The Darcy Aston Environmental Advocacy Scholarship
Personal Information
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Mailing address:________________________________________________________________
Home phone:________________________ Cell phone:_________________________________
Email address:__________________________________________________________________
Academic Information
School you are currently attending_________________________________________________
Please list course work and/or school projects that have contributed to your understanding,
knowledge, and appreciation of the environment.
Institution you plan to attend in the upcoming year ________________________________________
Area of Study _______________________________________________________________________
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Community / Volunteer Activities
Please describe community and/or volunteer efforts you have been involved in during the past two
years, particularly those efforts related to natural science, environmental conservation or sustainable
living.
Personal/Academic Goals
Please describe your interest in natural sciences, environmental conservation, and sustainable living
and how this relates to your educational goals.
Declaration
I declare that the information provided in the application is both truthful and accurate.
Signed ______________________________________________________Date _____________
The awardee will be selected by the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County
scholarship committee.
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