Environmental Activism Scholarships
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The Earth Prize Competition
$100,000Due November 30, 2026The Earth Prize is a $100,000 environmental sustainability competition open to teenage students worldwide. It recognizes and awards students who develop the best solutions to accelerate positive change towards environmental sustainability.
Essay written for youLife on Purpose Scholarship
$40,000Due March 01, 2027We provide scholarships for college tuition and expenses to students who demonstrate an interest in developing their unique potential in and beyond the classroom and using their talents to foster the well-being of themselves and others. This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years ($10,000 per year) pending all requirements are met.
Essay written for youGloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship
$25,000Due April 15, 2027Graduate students meeting the eligibility requirements noted below may apply directly to The Wilderness Society. If you are an applicant, please make sure you meet all of the scholarship eligibility requirements, and follow the application procedures provided. We welcome applicants from diverse academic disciplines, regions, and universities. Applicants for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must: be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in North America at the time of application; have strong academic qualifications; and have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness in the United States.
Essay written for youPeace First Prize
$25,000Due VariesThe top ten (10) winners receive a $25,000, two-year fellowship which can be used to:
Essay written for youTaco Bell Live Más Scholarship
$25,000Due January 06, 2027The Live Más Scholarship empowers students who are passionate about making a difference in their communities and beyond. This scholarship program by the Taco Bell Foundation supports students at every stage of their journey, helping them channel their passion into transformative change. Since 1992, the Taco Bell Foundation has awarded more than $110 million in Live Más Scholarships and grants to youth-serving nonprofit organizations focused on education and career readiness.
Essay written for youDonald A Strauss Scholarship
$15,000Due February 09, 2027The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation awards $15,000 to as many as 15 outstanding students to pursue their projects of public service and social change. The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation awarded its first Scholarships in April 1997.
Essay written for youShifters Global Innovation Challenge
$15,000Due August 31, 2026Your submission to The Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge does more than just put you in the running for current awards. By submitting your project you and your team will be considered for additional support opportunities for 24 months. These opportunities might include mentorship, online learning, skills workshops, leadership programs, peer support or product discounts. You'll be connected to relevant opportunities that match your project's needs.
Essay written for youDAR Good Citizens Award
$11,500Due January 31, 2027The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship.
Essay written for youMeg Graham Scholarship
$10,000Due February 28, 2027The Meg Graham Scholarship, presented by the Junior League of Washington (JLW), is designed for high school seniors in Washington DC who have demonstrated exceptional volunteer service. This scholarship honors the late Reverend Margaret M. Graham, reflecting her legacy of community involvement. It supports students matriculating to a four-year postsecondary institution, rewarding their commitment to volunteerism and academic excellence.
Essay written for youFred S. Bailey Scholarship
$6,000Due February 28, 2027The Fred S. Bailey Scholarship and Fellowship Program, administered by the University YMCA at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, awards nearly $200,000 annually to students committed to leadership, scholarship, and social impact.
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