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Jake T. Watson Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 2/3/2026
Closes: 4/22/2026

The Jake T. Watson Memorial Scholarship is open to students from Groton, Connecticut, who are studying forestry, arboriculture, or an environmental field for a career in tree work. Special consideration is given to students from Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton, Connecticut, and students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Groton, Connecticut
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying forestry, arboriculture, or an environmental field
  • Planning for a career in tree work
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students from Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton, Connecticut, and students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CT
    • City: Groton
    Intended Area of Study
    Environmental Science, Forestry

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