New York State Horticultural Society Paul Baker Memorial Scholarship  #48

Award: $500,  Due Date: March 28, 2025

The Paul Baker Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Paul Baker who, in May 2021, was tragically killed in an automobile accident.

Guidelines:

• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Applicant must be accepted and enrolled in a two- or four -year college or Trade School.
• Applicants need to be able to demonstrate a significant commitment of volunteer service, family values, work ethic, as well as commitment to the agricultural community.
• Finalists may be contacted for an interview.

Requirements:

• Completed and signed application
• Official high school transcript showing a GPA of at least 2.5
• A brief description of planned area of study and career goals
• An essay must accompany your application. If must be typed, double spaced using 12 point Times New Roman font and should be no more than two pages long.
  • Essay Question: Please describe how you, as an adult, will strive to help support the advancement of agriculture in the community and beyond. This can be through field of study, or personal commitment.
• One letter of reference

Application process: MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO Counseling Center OFFICE IN GOOD ORDER BY: March 28, 2025

See Applications under "Scholarships" tab on Counseling Center website.