Change Maker Scholarship

Change Maker Scholarship

Funder: Beaches Go Green Inc

Geographic Scope: Duval and St. Johns Counties, Florida

Award Amount: Two $2,500 scholarships awarded annually

Program Status: Active (2026 application closed; 2027 applications will open)

Overview

Beaches Go Green awards two $2,500 scholarships each calendar year to current high school seniors who are members of sanctioned Beaches Go Green Student clubs. Funds are used for continuing education (trade school, college, or university). Scholarships are awarded to qualified students who have demonstrated significant commitment to preserving, improving, or providing education on environmental or wildlife conservation or sustainability issues.

Eligibility

• Required: Current high school seniors
• Required: Members of sanctioned Beaches Go Green Student clubs in Duval or St. Johns Counties
• Required: Completed minimum of 50 non-paid volunteer hours of community service during the previous calendar year with organizations focused on improving, preserving, or educating on environmental, wildlife, or sustainability issues
• Note: Volunteering with domestic animals does not count toward the 50-hour requirement
• Required: Must enroll in continuing education (trade school, college, or university) at least part-time for the fall semester following award announcement

Award Criteria

Scholarships are awarded based on:
• Proven commitment to environmental & wildlife conservation
• Community service hours completed
• Special projects undertaken
• Impact of volunteer service on the organization
• Plans for future environmental initiatives
• Demonstration of how service and education have made their community healthier (aligned with BGG's motto: "Healthy Planet, Healthy You")

Award Details

• Scholarship Payments: Made directly to the educational institution's financial aid office for tuition
• One-Time Award: Each applicant may only receive this scholarship once; previous winners may not reapply
• Winner Requirements: Winners must provide school name, financial aid office mailing address, and student ID number to receive payment. Winners must be available to accept the award in person at their school's scholarship award ceremony.

Contact

Email: morgan@beachesgogreen.org

Address: 320 1st Street North, Suite 701, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250