Esther Edie Environmental Scholarship Grant

Esther Edie Environmental Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

Overview

Esther Edie Environmental Scholarship In 1972, Esther Edie brought together several small environmental protection groups from around the state to form the South Dakota Resources Coalition (SDRC). SDRC’s mission was to preserve and enhance our environment, protect our natural resources, and encourage citizens and businesses to adopt sound environmental practices. In its 40-year existence, SDRC fulfilled its mission through education, legislative advocacy, and litigation. Esther Edie was an effective leader in SDRC’s many projects until she died in 2006. To provide financial support to students attending a college or university in South Dakota, who is pursuing a career in one of the following areas: Environmental Science, Environmental Geography, Environmental Sociology, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Law.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Final year of higher educationPursuing a degree in Environmental Science (biology or chemistry), Environmental Geography, Environmental Sociology, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental LawFor any South Dakota graduateAttending any South Dakota college or university (public, private, or tribal)