Sheila B. Jones spent her career educating and inspiring students about the natural world. Now, one Wake County student will carry that legacy forward through the Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship .
The Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship, launched by the Friends of the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District, will award one outstanding student $1,000 to support their journey toward a career in environmental education.
“This marks the third year the scholarship is being awarded,” said Wake County Commissioner Susan Evans. “Wake County students with a passion for the environment now have a new opportunity to pursue their dreams. This scholarship gives them the support they need to turn that passion into a career and make a real difference in our community.”
The scholarship honors Sheila B. Jones, a longtime Wake Soil and Water Conservation District employee and passionate advocate for nature preservation.
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 of North Carolina and are currently attending a 2–4-year college in Wake County. Applicants are encouraged to showcase their commitment to environmental education, their career goals, and any financial need. Special consideration will be given to students from underrepresented backgrounds in the field.
The application period opens Jan. 23 and closes April 15. Interested applicants must submit the following required application materials:
- Information forms
- Letter of recommendation
- High school and college transcripts
- Essay
Applicants can submit their materials digitally or by hand. Details are available at wake.gov/scholarship.
For more information about the Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship, application details, and submission guidelines, please contact Environmental Educator Leah Purvis.
