Thomas M. Stetson Scholarship

The applicant must be a high school senior.

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The applicants must be students entering their Freshman year in a full-time academic program. The applicant must either have completed a science / environmental project at high school which directly involved ground water resources or, have had vacation / out of school work experience that is related to the environment and natural resources.

This scholarship is only for a student attending a four-year program at an accredited college or university located west of the Mississippi River.

The applicant must pursue a career in a ground water related field.

Initial selection of finalists will be based on: The essay - "Ground Water - an Important Environmental and Economic Resource for America."The description of the ground water related project and/ or work experience.The two letters of recommendation.The final selection for the scholarship award will be based on the above criteria, and on:The strength of support provided by the applicant's references.A review of examination transcripts and GPA scores.Written confirmation of acceptance from the college or university.

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A 500-word essay and a 300-word description of the applicant's high school groundwater project and/ or practical environmental work experience must accompany the application.

The application must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation.

Applicants should provide biographical and achievement information by completing the scholarship application form. The completed form must be countersigned by a teacher at the applicant's high school.