The Sippican Lands Trust is seeking applicants for its “Helen A. Arthur Scholarship.” A monetary award of up to $1000 is available to a Marion resident who is a graduating senior from any secondary school by June 2016 and is preferably pursing an education in environmental studies or a related field. Please postmark a completed application by May 15, 2016 and mail to Sippican Lands Trust, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 354 Front Street, Marion, MA 02738.
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, reflecting the mission of the lands trust.
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 354 Front Street, Marion next to Uncle Jon’s Coffee. Call 508-748-3080 or email info@sippicanlandstrust.org for more information.