The Ohio Environmental Science & Engineering Scholarship Program

The Ohio Environmental Science & Engineering Scholarship Program is funded by a grant from The Ohio Environmental Education Fund to The Ohio Academy of Science.

Applications due postmarked by June 1

$1,250 for students in 2 year programs; $2,500 for students in 4-5 year programs

These scholarships provide partial support for the last few quarters or semesters needed to complete a degree. Annually the program awards approximately 18 scholarships each valued at a maximum of $2,500 for students in their last year of four or five year programs and $1,250 for students in their second year at community and technical colleges.

Selection Criteria

Selections are based on: (1) Academic record with an overall GPA of at least 3.0, (2) education, employment and/or internships, honors/awards, professional memberships, publications, presentations given and professional meetings attended, and community service, (3) reasons for choosing a career in environmental science or environmental engineering and how the scholarship will help, (4) original research, scholarship, employment and/or internships, or other unique contributions to environmental science or environmental engineering, (5) extra curricular activities and participation in organizations that demonstrates your leadership, interpersonal skills and social responsibility, (6) letters of recommendation from education or environmental professionals.

 PROGRAM NOTE: Students at BOTH state and private colleges are eligible to apply.