The Eastern Sierra Audubon Society is pleased to announce the availability of one $500 scholarship a for graduating high school senior from either Inyo and Mono County.
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.”
One scholarship, in the amount of $500, will be awarded by Eastern Sierra Audubon Society to one Mono County or Inyo County graduating senior whose work through higher education will promote these ideals either through science, education, advocacy, habitat conservation, art, journalism, literature, law, public policy, environmental justice or outdoor recreation.
The winner will be announced in May and their name and selected essay may be published in the Sierra Wave Eastern Sierra Audubon 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 2020 Scholarship, you must submit your scholarship application by May 10th, 2020.
How to Apply
A Scholarship Application Form may be downloaded here in different formats
(choose what works best for you):
- PDF form (download and fill out on computer, save and email):
2020 Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
Fill out the form, following directions. Be sure to relate your experiences and goals to the Audubon Mission.
Submit Scholarship Application by the May 10th, 2020 deadline.
Email Scholarship Application (as attachment) to: scholarship@esaudubon.org
Timeline
Deadline: May 10th, 2020
We will notify scholarship awardee in May and their name and winning essay will be published in the Eastern Sierra Audubon newsletter.