Applications now open for Dan Collins scholarship

NaturaLawn of America is accepting applications now for The Dan Collins Scholarship Award. The award has been offered to students all across the U.S. for a fourth consecutive year.

The Dan Collins Scholarship Award was established in memory of Dan Collins, a franchise owner who passed away from cancer in 2005. Dan was a “larger than life” gentleman who always had a funny story to share, an encouraging word for his fellow owners and a big heart for giving his best to help others.

The NaturaLawn of America franchise system created the scholarship to help students with the cost of their higher education.

The scholarship is an essay contest awarding three one-time stipends to the winning students to be used towards their college education. The first-place winner will receive $4,000 in scholarship monies. The second place will receive $2,000 and third-place will receive $100.

To enter, students will be required to submit two essays, along with proof of enrollment in a high school, college or university.

Application submissions to The Dan Collins Scholarship Award (including all essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) should be postmarked no later than May 1, 2022 for this year’s award.

In addition to the completed application and a possible interview with NaturaLawn of America management, the following criteria will be considered during the decision process:

• The applicant should be a current high school senior or enrolled as a full-time student in a two-year Associate Degree or four-year Bachelor Degree College/University program.
  

• Submission of a transcript showing a high school or current College/University GPA level of at least 2.5.
  

• A one-page essay explaining why you should receive this award.
  

• A one-page essay recounting how you may use your degree and knowledge gained from your education.
  

• Up to three letters of recommendation.
  

• Preference may be given to NaturaLawn® employee’s children.
  

• Preference may be given to students enrolled in or with experience in the field of turfgrass management.
  

The winning students will be announced on NaturaLawn of America’s social channels and notified by email. To apply, visit the scholarship website.