Bert & Helen LeBlanc Legacy Scholarship

Award to a non-traditional student studying conservation of the natural environment and care of the earth including, but not limited to, the studies of clean water, clean energy, forestry, wildlife, fisheries and/or ecosystems; or a student studying family and/or food including, but not limited to, the studies of culinary arts, community building, cookery, food service, family social science, nutrition, and/or early childhood. Recipients should also have been involved for at least one year in areas such as music, sports, 4-H, youth group, service organizations, etc.

Preference given to students who attended high school or list their permanent address in the following counties: Morrison, Aitkin, Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Todd or Wadena. If no eligible candidates are identified, then second preference is given to students from Greater Minnesota counties excluding the seven-county metro area.