The Windstar Foundation, co-founded by John Denver and Thomas Crum, has consistently sought ways, “To inspire individuals to make responsible choices and take direct personal actions to achieve a peaceful and environmentally sustainable future.” With this mission in mind, the Windstar Foundation is awarding two $500 scholarships for qualified undergraduates entering their junior or senior year of college, as well as one $1000 scholarship for graduate students entering their second year of graduate school.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- The applicant must be a U.S. student enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university majoring in Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering Program or a college degree focused on environmental studies.
- Undergraduates must be entering their junior or senior year of college.
- Graduate students must be entering their second year of graduate school.
- The applicant shall have a college GPA of 3.0 or better in his or her major field.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Complete the form below
- Select an environmental issue that has been of concern to you and write a 500-word essay describing the personal actions you have taken relative to this issue.
- Email your completed essay and application form along with a copy of your transcript of all college courses taken to date to Biodivers@yahoo.com. We will no longer accept hard copies of applications.
- If official transcripts cannot be sent via email, please have your college mail them to the address below no later than June 1, 2011.
