The Canton Audubon Society awards the $2,000 Arnold W. Fritz scholarship to encourage college students, through financial support, to study environmental science, conservation, natural history and nature related subjects including environmental law..
Scholarship Details
- Merit-based
- Typed and printed applications are accepted
- No more than one applicant per family
- Applications must be postmarked by April 1st
- Students may reapply in subsequent years
Eligibility Criteria
- Reside or attend college in one of the following counties:
- Ashland
- Carroll
- Columbiana
- Coshocton
- Guernsey
- Harrison
- Holmes
- Jefferson
- Knox
- Mahoning
- Medina
- Muskingum
- Portage
- Stark
- Summit
- Tuscarawas
- Wayne
- Must be a College Junior, Senior, or Graduate student at the time the award is received
- Enrolled full-time
- Majoring in an environmental science discipline or in law or business with full intent on pursuing a career in the environmental field
- Demonstrated environmental interest
Application Process
- Gather all required documents, including:
- Essay (250 words maximum)
- 3 references with letters of recommendation and the Recommendation Form for each
- Print and complete the application form
- Mail in your application and all required documents by April 1st
Canton Audubon is dedicated to welcoming everyone of all races, ethnicities, religions, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities. To accomplish this, we will identify obstacles and improve opportunities for diverse audiences to pursue nature activities.
