Showing posts with label activism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label activism. Show all posts

Friday, January 29, 2016

Youth Eco-Hero Scholarship

The award is available to students between the ages of eight and 16 who exhibit environmental activism. Applicant must carry out an action-based and self-initiated project that concerns environmental health, advocacy, research, or protection of the natural world.

Award: Varies

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2016

More info: http://www.actionfornature.org/award_guidelines.aspx

Thursday, January 22, 2015

American Atheists Scholarships

This scholarship is for atheists who are current college students or high school students entering college in the upcoming year. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or better. Applicants are judged based on their actions as atheists. While all activism is important and considered, special attention is given to those students who show activism specifically in their schools, such as starting an atheist group or fighting against violations of the separation of church and state within their school.

Award: $500-$1000

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2015

More info: http://atheists.org/scholarship/application

Monday, April 28, 2014

Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership

These awards are for young activist leaders between the ages of 13 and 22 who are living in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean Islands) and US Territories. Awards are given to recognize outstanding activism and achievements on a project or campaign with positive environmental and social impact. Award recipients will receive a $3,000 cash prize, a professionally produced short film about their work, and flight and lodging accommodations for a week long trip to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Award: $3000

Deadline: May 12, 2014

More info:  http://www.earthisland.org/

Photo of the Earth as seen from space and the words: Earth Island Institute; You are here.