Jeffrey M. Hardin Scholarship

The Jeffrey M. Hardin Scholarship is available to members of the Licensed Site Professional Association (LSPA) or their families enrolled at colleges and universities in New England **or** residents of Massachusetts enrolled at Massachusetts College or University. Students seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology (including botany, ecology, microbiology, toxicology, and zoology), chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, earth science, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, epidemiology, forestry, geology, geotechnical engineering, hazardous waste management, hydrogeology, hydrology, industrial hygiene, medicine, physical geography, public health, risk assessment, soil science, water resources, and wetland science are eligible to apply. The application deadline for 2026-2027 academic year scholarships is Friday, May 8, 2026. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000, with at least two scholarships awarded each year. Applicants are considered on the combined basis of financial need, academic achievement, and stated interest in becoming an LSP or similar environmental professional. The specific purpose of the scholarship program is to support continued education in fields relevant to the LSP profession in the Massachusetts and New England region. The LSP Association Scholarship Fund was incorporated in 2006 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.