The Ohio Academy of Science
Ohio EPA Scholarship Program
This merit-based, nonrenewable scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students enrolled at an Ohio public or private college, university, or community college who can demonstrate their knowledge and commitment to careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering. Funding can be used for tuition, fees, books, personal protection equipment, tools, instruments, and field equipment.
Award
Up to $5,000
Deadline
April 15, 2027
Level
Undergraduate
Status
175 days left
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Must be enrolled at an Ohio public or private college, university, or community college
- Must be entering Junior or Senior year (with at least one full year remaining)
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Must demonstrate knowledge and commitment to careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering
- Past awardees are not eligible
What you'll need
- Current full transcript with the GPA circled
- Maximum two-page vita, biosketch, or resume in a specified order (contact info, education, employment/internships, honors/awards, professional memberships, publications, presentations, professional meetings, and community service)
- Essay 1 (max one two-sided page, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins): Describe "your reasons for choosing a career in environmental science or environmental engineering and how this scholarship will help you."
- Essay 2 (max one two-sided page, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins): Detail "any original research, scholarship, employment and/or internships, or other unique contributions to environmental science or environmental engineering."
- Essay 3 (max one two-sided page, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins): Describe "your extracurricular activities and participation in organizations that demonstrate your leadership and interpersonal skills and social responsibility."
- Two letters of recommendation from education or environmental professionals (one must be from a faculty member at your institution)
How to apply
- Prepare the current transcript (with circled GPA), two-page resume, and three required essays according to formatting guidelines.
- Secure two letters of recommendation from education or environmental professionals.
- Submit all application materials online through the designated Jotform submission link between February 15th and April 15th.
- If necessary, have recommenders mail recommendation letters separately to The Ohio Academy of Science address.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.ohiosci.org/ohio-epa-scholarship-program/
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from ohiosci.org
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with The Ohio Academy of Science before submitting.
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