GREEN SCHOLARSHIP
2021 Green Scholarship Application
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) is offering a $1,200 2021 Green Scholarship this Spring! 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.
We are happy to announce our 2021 recipient - Emma Rogers! Thank you to everyone that participated.
THIS SCHOLARSHIP WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM THESE RUTHERFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY LEADERS
ANDREW TISDALE, EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR
&
BROCK HEFFLIN
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 early May, top 3 candidates post a 2-4 minute video (You will be contacted personally in May if you must complete this step)
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Show the problem(s)
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Discourage the problem(s)
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Encourage people in the community to fix problem(s)
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Video should be creative and video comments and number of likes will be taken into consideration