The Mattapoisett Land Trust is seeking applicants for their $1,000 Blanche B. Perry Scholarship.

This award is available to a Mattapoisett resident interested in the field of environmental studies, sciences, technology or a related field, and is a graduating senior from a secondary school.

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

Along with the application, the following additional information is required: a personal statement about career goals as they relate to the mission of the Mattapoisett Land Trust, past and present; a signed community service form documenting a minimum of 20 hours of community service; a professional letter of reference (from teacher or guidance counselor); a character letter of reference from an employer, scout or community leader and or neighbor; official school transcript including credits and school rank. 

Applicants will be assessed according to academic achievement, personal statement, professional and personal references, community service, and financial need. Preference will be given to individuals who are members, or whose parents or grandparents are members, of the Mattapoisett Land Trust.

Participating schools are Old Rochester Regional High School, Bishop Stang High School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and Tabor Academy. 

The deadline for submitting the forms will be April 27.

The application forms can be found in the guidance offices at the local public and private schools and at the Mattapoisett Land Trust website at mattlandtrust.org/education/grants-and-scholarships.