This year’s application is now closed. The next application cycle will open in January 2027.
To honor Sheila B. Jones, a longtime employee of the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District, the Friends of the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District are offering the Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship.
One outstanding individual will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their journey toward a career in environmental education.
Applicants are encouraged to showcase their passion for environmental education and their commitment to making a difference in this field. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have faced significant barriers to obtaining education in this field and those who plan to work in Wake County.
Eligibility:
* This scholarship is intended for students pursuing 2- or 4-year undergraduate degrees.
* Past applicants may re-apply, but not past award recipients.
* Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a Wake County high school and are attending any 2-4 year college in North Carolina OR students who are permanent residents in North Carolina and are currently attending a 2-4 year college in Wake County.
* Special consideration will be given to applicants who have faced significant barriers to obtaining education in this field and those who plan to work in Wake County.
Applicants have the flexibility to complete their application materials either by hand or digitally.
The scholarship application period opens on January 23, 2026. All application materials must be submitted by April 15, 2026 at 5 p.m. to be considered for the scholarship.
The awarded individual will be invited to meet the Friends of Wake SWCD board members in June for the presentation of the award.
Please reach out with questions or comments to Environmental Educator Leah Purvis at 919-250-1065 or leah.purvis@wake.gov.
