Wally’s Service Project Scholarship Applications Open for Students in Avondale, Brandon, Clarkston, Goodrich, Lake Orion, Oxford, and Waterford School Districts
(Jan. 23, 2025)
Clarkston, MI- The friends and family of Wally Niezguski, with the Clarkston Family Farm (CFF), have announced the third annual Wally’s Service Project Scholarship contest, commemorating the life and legacy of Wally Niezguski, a long-term organic gardener, nature lover, and avid supporter of the CFF.
“Our scholarship opportunity encourages young people to become active in their home communities by asking them to design a service project or event that benefits the whole community, a specific community population such as the food insecure, people with disabilities, senior citizens, or the local environment”, said CFF volunteer and scholarship coordinator Dr. Larry Kodosky.
High school juniors and seniors in the Avondale, Brandon, Clarkston, Goodrich, Lake Orion, Oxford, and Waterford School Districts planning to attend college or vocational school may apply. Homeschool high school juniors and seniors in any of these school districts are also eligible to apply.
The scholarship committee will encourage the awardees to present their service project/event proposal to the appropriate local government or organizations for implementation consideration.
A complete description of the contest guidelines is available at the scholarship’s website (https://clarkstonfamilyfarm.regfox.com/wallys-scholarship-contest-2025).
The deadline for submissions is April 11, 2025. The scholarship committee will award $1200 first place and $700 second place prizes.
The awardees will be recognized at the CFF’s annual Garden Party on June 7, 2025.
Please submit any questions to the Scholarship Committee at wallyscholessay@gmail.com.
The Clarkston Family Farm is a nonprofit organization founded by Executive Director Chelsea O’Brien. It provides outdoor educational experiences to learners of all ages, emphasizing inspiring the next generation about healthy food, the value of nature, and environmental sustainability. Learn more about the CFF’s community events and projects and how to support its mission at https://clarkstonfamilyfarm.com.