William A. Perry Scholarship Fund

William A. Perry Scholarship Fund

Overview: Annual scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduate college students who have volunteered with the Waterfowl Festival. Established in 1997 in memory of William A. Perry, one of the Festival's founders, and his wife Betty who were instrumental in creating the "Duck Sitter" youth volunteer program.

Geographic Scope: Primarily Easton, Maryland area and surrounding region

Focus Areas: Education support for student volunteers pursuing higher education

Award History: Over $200,000 awarded to more than 100 students since establishment; 2024 awards totaled $24,000 to 14 recipients at $2,000 each

Eligibility Requirements

• Student Status: Must be a high school senior accepted to an accredited college, military academy, or trade school; OR a high school graduate currently enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited college, military, or trade school in good standing
• Volunteer Experience: Must have volunteered significant time and service to the Waterfowl Festival within the previous 2 years
• Service Hours: Must have completed at least 10 hours of service during one Festival
• Academic Performance: Must maintain at least a B average (3.0 GPA)
• Maximum Duration: Can receive scholarship for a maximum of 5 years
• Renewals: Prior applicants and recipients may re-apply annually as long as they remain enrolled as undergraduate students and have not received funds for more than 5 years. Those applying after sophomore year must have volunteered at one or more of the last two Waterfowl Festivals

What They Don't Fund: Post-graduate education; volunteer work for other organizations during Festival period does not qualify

Contact Information

• Address: 40 S. Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601
• Phone: 410-822-4567
• Email: Available via website
• Website: waterfowlfestival.org