Grants offered to students enrolled in environmental studies programs
The Barona Band of Mission Indians is inviting college students interested in the environment and in careers in environmental industries to apply for the Barona Sustainable Environmental Scholarship.
"Our environmental scholarship program was so successful last year that we decided to offer it once again to help the next generation learn how to protect and preserve our environment," said Edwin "Thorpe" Romero, chairman of the Barona Band of Mission Indians in a statement.
"Conservation is important to all of us at Barona and we're honored to help students make our communities even more sustainable."
Four scholarships will be awarded to qualified recipients, the statement said. The scholarships can be used for to pay for tuition, books and living expenses.
The deadline to submit applications is July 15 with winners announced on Aug. 1.
Eligible applicants must be studying a field related to horticulture studies, turf grass management, natural resources management or environmental sciences at a two or more year accredited colleges or universities, the statement said.
Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of 30 semester units, with a minimum of 15 semester units of course work from a field of study related to the environment.
Applicants must be a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Additional information and applications are available at www.barona.com/about/community-relations.
Applications must be postmarked by July 15 and should be mailed to:
Barona Resort & Casino c/o Barona Sustainable Environment Scholarship Program, Scholarship Selection Committee, 1932 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside, CA., 92040
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