Top 10 “Green” Scholarships
In commemoration of Earth Day, and to advance knowledge among those concerned with the effects of climate change, is the following list of the top 10 “green” scholarships. The list was composed by Chris Diehl.
BLADE Your Ride Scholarship
If reducing emissions and your carbon footprint is something that gets your engine revving, the BLADE Your Ride Scholarship was made for you. The award is available to undergraduate students with a passion for finding solutions to the global climate crisis who have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: June 30, 2008
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Brower Youth Award
The folks at the Brower Youth Award think that recycling aluminum cans is just wonderful. But if you want to win their money, they want to see a little more. This scholarship is available to students who have demonstrated outstanding environmental leadership in the areas of conservation, preservation and restoration. And yes, a qualifying activity includes clean-up of toxic waste.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
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Common Knowledge Think Green Scholarship - An Inconvenient Truth
You saw the movie. Now it’s time to put those lessons to the test. To be eligible for this award, you must register at the Common Knowledge site and participate in a quiz based on your knowledge of the movie, An Inconvenient Truth. No, Al Gore won’t be able to help you.
Deadline/Last quiz: April 20, 2008
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NPG Scholarship Essay Contest
The environment is going down the tubes. The reason? You, me and the other six billion people sucking the earth dry. Agree? Then this scholarship is for you. To apply, you must submit an essay of 500 to 750 words addressing the possible link between overpopulation and scarce natural resources.
Deadline: April 18, 2008
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Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship
The sponsors of this scholarship are looking for students who have an original idea about cleaning up the environment and who want to be the leader when it’s time to take action. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the author of the top Apprentice Ecologist essay.
Deadline: December 31, 2008
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Park Espenschade Memorial Scholarship
Park Espenschade was a member of the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST). Upon his death in 1976, this scholarship was created “to honor his enthusiasm, energy, devotion and commitment to the education and training of young people in the environmental sciences,” according to the IEST Web site. You must be pursuing a major or minor in science or engineering and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify.
Deadline: January 15, 2009
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Windstar Environmental Studies Scholarship
If your country roads can’t take you home anymore because they’ve been torn down to build condos, you might want to consider applying for this scholarship. Windstar, founded in part by John Denver, is sponsoring this scholarship for students who are majoring in environmental studies or environmental engineering at an accredited college or university. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify.
Deadline: June 1, 2009
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Environmental Law Institute Research Internship
Aggressively saving the environment doesn’t always mean having to chain yourself to a tree. You can save the world by defending the law as well! The Environmental Law Institute Research Internship is open to students who have a strong desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field. Interns will work directly with staff attorneys, scientists and economists and will cover areas such as land use policy, environmental regulation and biodiversity.
Deadline: Varies
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EPOC Environmental Scholarship (Connecticut Residents Only)
If there’s one thing Connecticut needs more of, it’s Licensed Environmental Professionals. If you want to become one yourself, Environmental Professionals’ Organization of Connecticut (EPOC) has a scholarship opportunity for you. You must be enrolled in an environmental-related program to be eligible (click the link to find a list of qualifying programs).
Deadline: Varies
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Environmental Scholarship Program (Alabama Residents Only)
The state of Alabama is beautiful (especially in the springtime) and the citizens of that state want to keep it that way. To ensure that end, the Legacy, Inc., is sponsoring their Environmental Scholarship Program for students who plan to pursue an environmentally-related career. Open to Alabama residents enrolled at Alabama universities only.
Deadline: May 2, 2008
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