NaturaLawn accepting applications for annual scholarship

FREDERICK, MD — NaturaLawn of America, a provider of organic-based lawn care, is now accepting applications for The Dan Collins Scholarship Award. The award has been offered to students all across the U.S. for a third-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.

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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 $1,000 and third-place will receive $500.

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 15, 2021 for this year’s award.