This year the Eastern Sierra Audubon Society (ESAS) will award up to two $500 scholarships to Mono County or Inyo County graduating seniors whose future studies, current and future volunteer work, and career ambitions will promote our organization’s mission. This may take the form of art, science, education, advocacy, habitat conservation, journalism, literature, law, public policy, environmental justice, outdoor recreation or other related field. A history of volunteer work is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified applicants are required to attend college (including vocational, alternative, specialized, and 2- or 4-year colleges) full-time starting in Fall 2021.
The mission of the National Audubon Society is:
“To conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.”
The winner will be announced in May and their name and selected essay may be published in ESAS’s Sierra Wave Newsletter.
Scholarship Criteria
Who is eligible to apply? You must be a graduating high school senior residing or attending school in either Inyo or Mono County.
When is the application due? For the 2021 Scholarship, you must submit your scholarship application by May 9th, 2021.
How to Apply
To apply, follow the following steps:
- Download the PDF form here: 2021_ESAS_Senior_Scholarship_Application;
- Fill it out on our computer (and don’t forget to relate your experiences and goals to Audubon’s mission);
- Save it;
- And email it as an attachment to: scholarship@esaudubon.org
Timeline
The Deadline for submissions is May 9th, 2021.
We will notify scholarship awardee in May and their name and winning essay will be published in the ESAS’s Sierra Wave Newsletter.