Rutherford County, NC - Keep Rutherford County Beautiful (KRCB), a local environmental and beautification nonprofit organization and affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, is thrilled to announce the opening of the 2025 Green Scholarship. This year, the scholarship aims to support graduating seniors demonstrating exceptional commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
The Green Scholarship program, now in its fifth year, aims to support aspiring environmental leaders in pursing higher education and empower them to drive positive change in their communities. Through partnerships with local businesses and organizations, KRCB continues to invest in the future of environmental stewardship and sustainability.
The Green Scholarship initiative is funded by local businesses and citizens to support students seeking to influence a greener future. Currently, $500 of this scholarship has been funded by Dr. Brock Heflin. KRCB is seeking additional funders for the $1200 scholarship. If you or your business wish to support the next generation of environmentalists through this scholarship, contact allie@rutherfordoutdoor.org.
Applicants' future degrees could include sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, environmental science, engineering, law, waste management, or anything related to environmental stewardship. In 2024, two local Rutherford County seniors received awards through the Green Scholarship program. Madison McComas, now an Environmental Science and Sustainability student at William and Mary, was awarded the $1,200 Green Scholarship. Madison is a previous senior at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy and a native of Rutherfordton, NC who established her school's Envirothon team and revived its recycling program.
Audrey Friedman, now a Marine Biology and Ecology student at the University of Miami, was awarded the $500 Green Scholarship. Audrey is a previous senior at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy who participated in cross country races and wilderness expeditions to collect litter from natural habitats. The scholarship committee was thrilled to support both recipients’ future endeavors in environmental conservation.
This scholarship awards $1,200 and $500 to two eligible high school seniors in Rutherford County. The application window is open now and closes on March 31st. For more information about the Green Scholarship, application details, and submission guidelines, visit www.keeprcncbeautiful.org/scholarship. Applicants may contact KRCB at allie@rutherfordoutdoor.org or (828) 289-3260 with any questions.
Keep Rutherford County Beautiful began as an Earth Day litter pickup and has transformed into a movement throughout Rutherford County, North Carolina. Neighbors, industry leaders, business owners, schools and municipalities have joined forces to change the way we define community, leading programs and initiatives to propel Rutherford County's beautification forward. As of 2023, KRCB became an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s largest community improvement organization. This milestone is a testament to the work the organization has put in since 2017 and the progress they have made. Together, we are taking action to love where we live, work and play. For more information about KRCB, visit their website www.KeepRCNCBeautiful.org, Facebook page @KeepRCNCBeautiful, Instagram page @keeprcncbeautiful, or email KeepRCNCBeautiful@RutherfordCountyNC.gov.
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