2024 Watershed Forum Scholarships

The scholarship gives consideration to those who:

• Are a first-time recipient of a Chesapeake Watershed Forum scholarship.
• Have a financial need.
• Clearly illustrate how participation in the Forum will benefit themselves professionally.
• Share how their unique identity informs their approach to improving the lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Application Instructions

Register first for the Chesapeake Watershed Forum. When you register, select “Yes, I will apply for a scholarship to cover my registration fees.” You will not need to pay for registration unless you are not awarded a scholarship to attend the Forum.

We will send you the scholarship application shortly after you complete your registration.

There are three written prompts included in the scholarship application.

• What experience or lessons learned do you hope to gain as a result of attending the Chesapeake Watershed Forum?
• Please provide a statement of your organizational and/or personal financial need.
• How does your unique identity and perspective inform your approach to improving the lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

Applications are due August 26, 2024 at 5 pm EST.  

We will make our final decisions on scholarship recipients no later than September 2, 2024.