Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship
Amount of Award(s):
$500
Number of Awards:
1
Type of Award:
One-time non renewable scholarship payable to school
Current High School:
Red Hook High School
Current Level of Education:
High School Senior
Eligibility Requirements:
– Residents of Red Hook, NY who are college bound graduating high school seniors or the home-schooled equivalent
– Pursuing studies in environmental science or a related discipline or who have demonstrated a sensitivity to the environment through leadership/participation in pro-environmental programs like recycling, land conservancy, environmental cleanup projects, etc.
Application Details:With your completed Online Application you will also need to attach the following:
– Essay discussing your career goals, personal values, and community service (typed, limit to one page or 500 words).
– Most recent high school transcript.
– Copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary and Student Aid Index (SAI), which you will receive when your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been completed and submitted.
– Two current letters of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. These letters must have been written within the last six months.
Deadline:Applications must be submitted online with all attachments by 11:59pm on April 5, 2024.