How much funding does TMRF Environmental Award provide?

TMRF Environmental Award provides Up to $100,000 ($25,000 per year for 4 years) in funding.

When is the deadline for TMRF Environmental Award?

The deadline is April 30, 2026.

TMRF Environmental Award

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Funding Amount

Up to $100,000 ($25,000 per year for 4 years)

Deadline

April 30, 2026

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Grant Type

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Overview

TMRF Environmental Award

Overview: TMRF is committed to supporting the scholastic achievements of graduating high school seniors from schools within the TTUSD boundary.

Award Amount: Up to $100,000 paid out at $25,000 per year for four years (2025 award cycle)

Geographic Scope:

Must be resident of Truckee, unincorporated Placer County around Truckee and/or North Lake Tahoe (California side only)

OR attend high school within TTUSD boundary

Eligible schools: Truckee High, North Tahoe High, Forest Charter High, Sierra Continuation High School, Cold Stream Alternative, Sugar Bowl Academy, Tahoe Expedition Academy

Eligible Applicants:

High school graduates (public and private schools)

Must have minimum 3.5 GPA

Must be enrolling in higher education in Fall 2025 (2- or 4-year institution or vocational certificate program)

Award Criteria:

Demonstrated interest and/or clear vision around combatting climate change and/or improving conditions for humanity

Academic achievement (minimum 3.5 GPA)

Financial need and vocational interest (may be awarded based on merit and/or financial need)

Extra-curricular activities, environmental interests, and volunteer efforts

Individual interview required for finalists

Timeline:

Applications due annually in spring

Finalists selected by TMRF Scholarship Committee

Finalists interviewed individually

Award winner selected based on criteria

Note: If winner unable to accept full award, remaining funds may be allocated to runners-up.

Contact:

Email: scholarship@tmrfoundation.com

Address: P.O. Box 2426, Truckee, CA 96160

How to Apply

Application Process

How to Apply:
1. Complete application through Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) consolidated application process
2. Students complete one common online application for community scholarships
3. Submit application during spring deadline period

Application Portal: CLICK HERE (applicants must check "climate change" and/or "human condition" to see TMRF award)

Selection Process:
1. Initial review by Scholarship Committee of all completed applications
2. Committee may invite select group of finalists to interview
3. Finalists participate in speed-dating style interviews (5 minutes with each committee member)
4. Committee makes final selections and assigns awards

Timeline:

Applications due annually in spring (mid-January through April)

Finalists selected by TMRF Scholarship Committee

Individual finalist interviews conducted

Award winner announced

Required Documentation (upon acceptance):

Proof of enrollment (required annually)

Payment:

Paid directly to recipient or school per family preference or school requirement

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