Henry David Thoreau Scholarship

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Scholarship Sponsored by Henry David Thoreau Foundation

Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

Deadline : Feb 01, 2025

You must apply for Henry David Thoreau Scholarships using our online application.

The online application opens October 15th.

The application and any supplementary materials are due February 1st.

You will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by April 30th.

Application Criteria

To apply for Henry David Thoreau Scholarships you must:

reside in Massachusetts and be a US citizen
be in your final year and graduate from a Massachusetts high school
plan to enroll in college the year that the Thoreau Scholarship is awarded
demonstrate strong academic qualifications and a commitment to an environmental field

Application Resources

Here are some resources for putting your best foot forward with your Thoreau Scholarship application:

tips for writing a resume
a guide to asking for letters of reference

Henry David Thoreau Scholar Requirements

If selected as a Thoreau Scholar, you must:

enroll at an accredited college or university of your choice
carry 25% of your undergraduate coursework in subjects related to the environment (you may choose any major/minor)
submit an annual report of your activities in the environmental field, including academic courses
provide an official copy of your transcript at the end of each semester and maintain greater than a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

In addition, Henry David Thoreau Scholars are strongly encouraged to secure and complete an internship in the environmental field, which commonly occurs between their junior and senior year. Scholars may apply to the Selection Committee for an internship stipend.

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