FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EDWARD R. HALL/ROBERT R. HANNA SCHOLARSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENT

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2009

EDWARD R. HALL/ROBERT R. HANNA SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

The objective of the scholarship is to acknowledge students for their academic and personal
accomplishments in the field of conservation and/or natural resources.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must:
be a full-time student in good standing at any New Jersey accredited university/college, or a
resident of New Jersey attending any accredited out-of-state university/college; and
have successfully completed, or will complete by the award date, at least two semesters of
study; and
be an undergraduate enrolled in a curriculum related to natural resources including but not
limited to: agriculture, agronomy, conservation, ecology, environmental science, fisheries,
forestry, geography, journalism, plant science, soil science, and/or wildlife. Other areas related
to conservation may also qualify.
AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Scholarship will be awarded in memory of Edward R. Hall and Robert R. Hanna.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2009
HOW TO APPLY:
Mail the completed application form, the current university/college transcript, a list of clubs and/or
organizations related to conservation and natural resources, a one-page essay that states your
qualification, a list of experiences related to conservation and/or natural resources, and a list of two
references with complete contact information to the address below:
FIRMAN E. BEAR CHAPTER, SWCS
C/O USDA-NRCS
220 DAVIDSON AVE, 4TH FLOOR
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
The application must be postmarked by June 15, 2009. The award will be announced by July 15,
2009.

Edward R. Hall/Robert R. Hanna Scholarship Application Form

Firman E. Bear Chapter of Soil and Water Conservation Society
Date: ____________________________ Phone: ________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ State: ____________ Zip Code: _________
e-mail: _____________________________________

University/College Presently Attending
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
College Major: _________________________________________________________________
Number of Semesters Completed To Date: ___________________________________________
List university/college credit courses you have taken that relate to conservation or natural resources:
Subject Grade Subject Grade
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Attach the following to your application:
1. A copy of current university or college transcripts
2. A list of clubs and organizations related to natural resources of which you are a member
and/or a contributor.
3. A list of experiences related to conservation and/or natural resources including both the
volunteer and/or professional experiences.
4. A one-page short essay that briefly discuss your passion for conservation or natural resources
and your qualification for the scholarship. Feel free to include information on your academic
performance, experiences, and financial needs.
5. A list of two references with complete contact information such as name, title, affiliation,
mailing addresses, telephone number and email address.
The Completed application and supporting materials should be mailed by June 15, 2009 to:
FIRMAN E. BEAR CHAPTER, SWCS
C/O USDA-NRCS
220 DAVIDSON AVE, 4TH FLOOR
SOMERSET, NJ 08873

EDWARD R. HALL/ROBERT R. HANNA SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT