The Cornwall Conservation Trust’s mission is to help preserve Cornwall’s unique rural and agricultural character. It does this through either acquiring land or promoting the use of easements on private land to protect areas of special natural resources, habitats, or views from development. We recognize our success depends upon an educated and aware public. It is the strength of this partnership that will ultimately determine Cornwall’s future landscape.

In an effort to promote education in areas of study that match this mission, the Cornwall Conservation Trust is offering student grants. The recipients of the grants will be chosen from students who will be enrolled in college for the 2026-2027 academic year and who are residents of Region One. Preference will be given to Cornwall residents. The grants will be paid on receipt of evidence that the students are enrolled at and attending college.

Students applying for the grants should show more than average concern for the environment and be pursuing a degree in environmental studies/sciences. They will be asked to list any farm, forestry, or FFA activities, environmental/ecological, botanical, and biological studies or activities.

Copies of the application form are available to students from HRVHS guidance office or on our website. Completed forms must be returned by May 1. Select applicants will be interviewed and the awards announced by mid-June.