The Mattapoisett Land Trust is looking to select a qualifying candidate for the $1,000 “Blanche B. Perry Scholarship Award." This award is available to a local high school senior graduating by June 2012 to pursue an education in the sciences, environmental studies or a related field.

The scholarship is made available through the Edith Glick Shoolman fund, a bequest left to provide support for children in the community. The scholarship is consistent with the Mattapoisett Land Trust mission "of preserving land in order to enrich the quality of life for present and future generations of Mattapoisett residents and visitors and of furthering environmental education in the community".

Along with the application, the following additional information is required:

1. A personal Sstatement about career goals as they relate to the mission of the Lands Trust, past and present.

2. A signed community service form documenting a minimum of 20 hours of community service.

3. Professional letter of reference from teacher or guidance counselor.

4. A character letter of reference from an employer, scout or community leader and or neighbor.

5. Official school transcript including credits and class rank.

The application forms are in the guidance offices at the local public and private schools, or at the Mattapoisett Land Trust website, http://www.mattlandtrust.org/education/.

Schools participating are:

1. Old Rochester Regional High School 2. Bishop Stang High School 3. Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School 4. Tabor Academy

The deadline for submitting the forms will be April 23.

Applicants will be assessed according to academic achievement, pursuit of education in the sciences, and or environmental studies or a related field, personal statement, professional and personal references, community service, and financial need.

Preference will be given to individuals who are members of the Mattapoisett Land Trust or whose parents or grandparents are members.

The recipient will be selected by May 10 will be notified by mail. The recipient will be recognized at his or her school’s awards ceremony. The award will be disbursed after the student submits an official college transcript documenting successful completion of his or her first semester in college to the President of the Mattapoisett Land Trust.

For more information, email the Land Trust at info@mattlandtrust.org.