Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship Program Grant

Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Brownfields
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Summary

The Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship Program honors the legacy of environmental law pioneer Maclay Hyde by supporting students pursuing studies related to brownfield redevelopment. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited Minnesota institutions, focusing on fields like engineering, public policy, and environmental sciences. Recipients also receive recognition at the ReScape Awards and a student membership with Minnesota Brownfields, encouraging future leaders in community revitalization and environmental quality.

Overview

Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship Program Maclay “Mac” Hyde (1934-2013) was a pioneering environmental law attorney and real estate developer of polluted, often abandoned brownfield sites. Brownfields are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence or potential presence of environmental contamination. Mac was an inspiration and a mentor to many in the field of brownfield redevelopment and environmental law. At past ReScape Awards, Mac was remembered through the Mac Hyde Leadership Award. The scholarship now honors Mac’s life and legacy by supporting the next generation of innovative brownfield redevelopment minds. To celebrate Mac Hyde, Minnesota Brownfields offers this scholarship to students pursuing studies in diverse fields related to brownfield redevelopment. $2,000 scholarship awardRecognition at the ReScape AwardsHonorary student membership with Minnesota Brownfields for duration of time as a studentFree registration to one Minnesota Brownfields educational forum

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited Minnesota college or university; and/or a Minnesota residentPursuing a field of study related to brownfields redevelopment, including: engineering, earth/environmental sciences, government/public policy, law, business, real estate, public health, economic developmentIntended career in profession related to community revitalization, environmental quality, or remediationMinimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0Recipient is invited and encouraged to attend ReScape Awards Event to receive the scholarship.