Scholarship offered to graduating seniors
The Southside Virginia Herb Society is offering a $500 scholarship for your college journey. This scholarship is available to high school seniors living in Charlotte, Halifax, Lunenburg or Mecklenburg counties who plan to attend college in the fall of 2017.
To be considered, the applicant must submit a 500 word typed essay explaining the role that plants or the study of plants/agriculture have played in your life or career goals. On a separate piece of paper include your name, address, phone number, high school or home school and GPA. Also required is proof of college acceptance. This must be mailed, to Southside Virginia Herb Society, c/o Cheryl Jerome, 633 Legrande Ave., Charlotte C. H., VA 23923 and received prior to May 1, 2017. Visit the Southside Herb Society at Flora Fest from 8:30 to 1 at the Charlotte County Extension Office lawn on April 29 for the annual plant sale and garden programs. The event is free and open to the public.
How to Apply? Submit a 500 word typed essay explaining the role that plants or the study of plants/agriculture have played in your life or career goals. On a separate sheet of paper include your name, address, phone number, high school and GPA. Also required is proof of college enrollment.Mail Both Items Prior to May 1, 2017: Southside Virginia Herb Society c/o Cheryl Jerome
633 Legrande Ave.
Charlotte C. H., VA 23923To be considered for the scholarship your application must be received by May 1st, 2017.