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

This award is available to a graduating Mattapoisett high school student interested in the field of environmental studies, sciences, technology 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. 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 MLT, past and present
• A signed community service form documenting a minimum of 20 hours of community service
• A professional letter of reference (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 class rank

Applicants will be assessed according to academic achievement submitted materials and financial need. Preference will be given to individuals who are members of the Mattapoisett Land Trust or whose parents or grandparents are members.

Participating school are Old Rochester Regional High School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, Bishop Stand High School and Tabor Academy

The deadline for submitting forms is April 30.

The recipient will be selected by May 22 and 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 a successful completion of his or her first semester in college to the President of the Mattapoisett Land Trust.

The application forms will be found in the guidance offices at the local public and private schools and at the Mattapoisett Land Trust website, www.mattlandtrust.org/education.