For the fifth year in a row, The Mattapoisett Land Trust will award the $1,000 “Blanche B. Perry Scholarship." This award is available to a resident senior graduating in June from a secondary school to pursue an education in science, environmental studies or related field.

Along with the application, the additional information is required: A personal statement about career goals as they relate to the mission of the trust, past and present; a 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, community leader or neighbor; and an official school transcript.

Application forms are available in guidance offices at local schools and online at http://www.mattlandtrust.org/education.

The deadline to apply is April 24.
 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 trust members.

The recipient will be selected on May 18 and will be notified by mail. For more information, email at: info@mattlandtrust.org.