The George L Hooper Scholarship
The Hooper Scholarship was established as a trust in the will of George L. Hooper to foster and promote the teaching and learning of agriculture, forestry, botany, conservation, environmental sciences, and the development and improvement of soils. This scholarship is available to all Walpole NH citizens regardless of age who wish to pursue study in these and other closely related fields. Since its inception in 1998, 50 Walpole students and adult residents have received funding totaling $405,281.
By May 15 of each calendar year, applicants for college or graduate coursework scholarships should submit the following:
Applications for workshops or seminars such as bee keeping, seed saving, cheese making, sustainable agricultural practices, food security, alternative energies should submit a letter of application outlining the proposed workshop/seminar, its applicability to support study in appropriate fields, and fee information. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
All application materials should be submitted to Chair, The George L. Hooper Scholarship Committee, PO Box 729, Walpole Town Hall, Walpole NH 03608
For further information contact Liz Collinsworth, Chairperson at [email protected].
By May 15 of each calendar year, applicants for college or graduate coursework scholarships should submit the following:
- A letter of application outlining accomplishments to date and the proposed program of study for the upcoming year
- Recent academic transcripts
Applications for workshops or seminars such as bee keeping, seed saving, cheese making, sustainable agricultural practices, food security, alternative energies should submit a letter of application outlining the proposed workshop/seminar, its applicability to support study in appropriate fields, and fee information. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
All application materials should be submitted to Chair, The George L. Hooper Scholarship Committee, PO Box 729, Walpole Town Hall, Walpole NH 03608
For further information contact Liz Collinsworth, Chairperson at [email protected].
