Land Conservancy to offer scholarships

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is accepting applications for their 2015 Scholarship program.

The Conservancy administers two major scholarships, the Russell W. Myers Scholarship and the Rogers Family Scholarship. The Conservancy's scholarship program will be awarding a total of $15,000 in 2015.

Each Scholarship will provide $7,500 to a New Jersey resident pursuing a degree in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, horticulture, park administration, or a related field. Potential candidates must be a student in good standing with at least 15 credits completed and have an academic average equivalent of a 3.0 or higher.

Interested students can obtain more information, eligibility requirements, and application forms at www.tlc-nj.org or by calling The Land Conservancy at (973) 541-1010. One application covers both Scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2015.