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High school seniors, community college students, or undergraduates who reside in the Utom River Watershed in southern California may apply for one of ten $2,000 Utom Conservation Fund scholarships. Applicants should show a passion for environmental conservation; tribal members, including those from unrecognized tribes, receive special consideration.
Submit a short essay of 500 words or less on your passion for the environment and the watershed, a letter of reference confirming enrollment, and optionally a one-minute unlisted YouTube video. The fund is managed by groups dedicated to protecting the Utom River and its watershed.
The Utom Conservation Fund Scholarship awards $2,000 (10 winners).
The most recent deadline was September 1, 2026. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; check the sponsor's official page for a future cycle.
Key requirements include: United States; High school; Undergraduate; California. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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