The Sippican Lands Trust is seeking applicants for its “Helen A. Arthur” Scholarship. A monetary award of up to $1,000 is available to a Marion resident who is a graduating senior from any secondary school by June 2019 and is preferably pursuing an education in environmental studies or a related field. Please postmark a completed application by May 15and mail to: Sippican Lands Trust, Attn: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 848, Marion, MA, 02738.
A Scholarship Committee will review all completed applications and reward the student(s) whose pursuits most closely reflect Helen’s wishes, as mirrored by the mission of the Sippican Lands Trust. All applicants will be notified of status by email by June 1.
Those interested in applying should visit the Sippican Lands Trust website, www.sippicanlandstrust.org, to download the application. Applications will also be available at the SLT office located at 156 Front Street, Marion. Call 508-748-3080 or email info@sippicanlandstrust.org for more information.
The scholarship is made available through the Sippican Lands Trust Scholarship Fund. This fund was created and named after Helen Adams Arthur (1940-2008). Helen was a beloved resident of Marion who had a deep interest in the preservation of the beautiful open spaces in town.