Scholarships available from Friends of Moraine Hills State Park

The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park is offering two $1,000 scholarships to students who will enter college in fall 2021 and pursue a career directly related to preserving and protecting the environment.

Eligible students must live in Lake, McHenry or Kane counties, attend a high school in one of these three counties, have a minimum B average for the first three years, and plan to attend an accredited college or university.

Applications are due April 30.

The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the natural heritage of Moraine Hills State Park, located in McHenry County.

An application form, information and eligibility requirements can be found on the website, www.friendsofmorainehillsstatepark.org. Follow the links under "About us" then "Scholarships."