The Sippican Lands Trust is seeking applicants for its Helen A. Arthur Scholarship. A monetary award of up to $1,000 is available to a Marion resident who will graduate from any secondary school by June 2016 and is preferably pursing an education in environmental studies or a related field.

A completed application should be mailed to Sippican Lands Trust, Attn: Scholarship Committee, 354 Front St., Marion, MA 02738 and postmarked by May 15.

The scholarship is made available through the Sippican Lands Trust Scholarship Fund. This fund was created and named after Helen Adams Arthur, a 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 St.next to Uncle Jon’s Coffee. Call 508-748-3080 or email info@sippicanlandstrust.org for more information.