GREEN SCHOLARSHIP
Our Green Scholarship
The demand for sustainability professionals is growing and we recognize the barriers recent graduates face affording post-secondary education. In order to prepare our future workforce with quality education, Keep Rutherford County Beautiful (KRCB) awarded a $1,200 Green Scholarship and a $500 scholarship for the 2022 year! The scholarship award may be granted to any Rutherford County High School graduate that is planning to pursue a ‘green’ or eco-oriented undergraduate degree. This is for both 2- and 4-year programs.
Congratulations to our 2022 recipients Kevin Tang from East Rutherford High School and Stephen Scala from RS Central High School. They received $1,700 in scholarship funds to foster their college education! Read the full press release here.
THIS SCHOLARSHIP WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM THESE RUTHERFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY LEADERS
ANDREW TISDALE, EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR
& DR. BROCK HEFFLIN
AND OUR RUNNER-UP SPONSORS MI PUEBLITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT & ARTIFACTURING
Summary Of Scholarship Requirements
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Pursuing an Eco-Oriented Undergraduate Major. This includes but is not limited to sustainable agriculture; marine sciences; renewable energy; environmental science, architecture, engineering, health services and law; wildlife ecology; and horticulture. The program can be completed in 2- or 4- years.
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Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Photocopies of your transcript are acceptable if transcript is signed by a guidance counselor or principal.
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Submit a short personal essay that demonstrates your interest in environmental practices. 500 words recommended.
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At least 20 hours of community service with us or other like-minded organizations. We have lots of opportunities for community service hours, if you need hours please contact us! Must either be documented on paper or digitally with sponsor verification.
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Proof of FAFSA application. Submit a record of application. Do not submit the application itself.
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Letter of Recommendation. Your sponsor can email their letter to KeepRCNCBeautiful@RutherfordCountyNC.gov or upload it below.
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Submit the scholarship application.
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In mid-April, top 3 candidates post a 60-90 second video (You will be contacted personally in April if you must complete this step)
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Introduce yourself
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Tell us how you believe you will have an impact in the future and how it relates to sustainability and the environment.