The Sippican Lands Trust is seeking applicants for its “Helen A. Arthur Scholarship.” A monetary award of up to $1,000 will be granted to a Marion high school senior who is graduating by June 2015, and preferably pursing an education in environmental studies or a related field. Students attending Bishop Stang, Old Rochester Regional, Old Colony and Tabor Academy are eligible.

Postmark a completed application by May 1, 2015 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.) She had a deep interest in the preservation of the 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 in each school’s college placement office. Or contact Executive Director Robin Shields at 508-748-3080 or info@sippicanlandstrust.org for more information.