Parry Environmental Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in the Bob and LaRae Parry Environmental Scholarship, funded by St. Mark Presbyterian Church.   St. Mark is a friendly, socially concerned, and environmentally aware congregation, a church with “open minds and open arms.”  The people of St. Mark are committed to giving to mission activities, and their response to catastrophe, whether domestic or foreign, is immediate and generous. 

Long aware of the environmental depredation that has become more and more serious over time, St. Mark formed an active committee, the Ecophilians, whose focus is on ecology, the environment, and ways to ameliorate the damage being done to the Earth, God’s gracious gift to humanity.  The committee and the scholarship were the result of many hours of work and dedication by the Rev. Bob and LaRae Parry, long time members of St. Mark.  They served in many aspects of the life of the church, but saw their special roles as advocates for the environment.  

The scholarships are generally awarded for $1,500 each and are offered to full time college level Junior, Senior, or Graduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. 
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Congratulations to the 2009 Scholarship Recipients!

Rachel Levine, a graduate student in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University, Medford, MA.

Jane Pryjmak, an undergraduate student at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, majoring in Ecosystem Science and Policy & Political Science.    

Andrew C. White, an undergraduate at Luther College, Decorah, IA, majoring in Environmental Studies and Spanish.

Time Line for 2010 Scholarship Application
Application Available - November 2009
     (Click here to view information sheet)
Application Deadline - March 2010
Scholarship Award Announced - April 2010

St. Mark - The Greenest New Church in America!
Click here to download the article from the November/December 2007 edition of Stewardship News, a publication of Audubon International, that names St. Mark as the greenest new church campus in the United States.