Hawboldt Environmental Studies Bursary

About the Award

Stephen Hawboldt was the Executive Director of the Clean Annapolis River Project for 20 years.  Upon his retirement the Board of Directors set up this bursary to honour his work and commitment to environmental sustainability.

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Amount of Bursary: $500

 

Eligibility Criteria

• The recipient of this bursary will

• Be a resident of the Annapolis River watershed* see map for watershed boundaries.

• Be graduating from a high school (or equivalency) in the Annapolis River watershed in the year of the award.

• Be enrolled and attend post-secondary studies (e.g. College or University) related to environmental studies/science in September following high school graduation.

 

Application Process

1. Submit a cover letter that includes the following information:

Name, current school, mailing address, phone number, prospective post-secondary program

 

​2. Include a letter of reference from one of your teachers

 

3. Submit either:

an essay (typed, double spaced, 250-500 words)

composed song (2-4 minutes) or

composed video (2-4 minutes)

 

…based on one of the following topics:

 

What is a significant ecological issue in the Annapolis River watershed and what ideas do you have to address it?

What can the average citizen in our watershed do to be a good steward of the environment?

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Application Deadline 2024:  June 7th 2024 

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