TMRF Environmental Award

Award Amount: Up to $100,000 total, paid at $25,000 per year for four years

Geographic Scope:

• Residents of Truckee, unincorporated Placer County around Truckee, and/or North Lake Tahoe (California side only)
• OR students attending high schools within the TTUSD boundary

Eligible High Schools:

• Truckee High
• North Tahoe High
• Forest Charter High
• Sierra Continuation High School
• Cold Stream Alternative
• Sugar Bowl Academy
• Tahoe Expedition Academy

Focus Areas:

• Combatting climate change
• Improving conditions for humanity

Award Criteria:

• Demonstrated interest and/or clear vision around ability to significantly improve climate and/or human condition
• Academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5)
• Extra-curricular activities, environmental interests, and volunteer efforts
• Financial need and vocational interest (considered, but award may be based on merit as well as need)
• Individual interviews (required for finalists)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must have minimum GPA of 3.5
• Must be attending a 2- or 4-year institution in Fall 2025 (or applicable year) in pursuit of a degree or vocational certificate
• Residency in Truckee, unincorporated Placer County around Truckee, North Lake Tahoe (CA side), OR attendance at TTUSD boundary high school

Selection Process:

• Applications reviewed by TMRF Scholarship Committee
• Finalists selected and notified
• Individual interviews conducted with all finalists
• Final selection made based on above criteria

Contact Information:

• Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation
• P.O. Box 2426, Truckee, CA 96160
• Email: info@tmrfoundation.com

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications due annually in the Spring

Finalists selected by TMRF Scholarship Committee

Individual interviews required for all finalists

Award winners announced in Spring

Application Method:
Students must apply through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) consolidated application process.

Important Note: Students MUST check "climate change" and/or "the human condition" on the application to be considered for the TMRF Environmental Award.

Application Portal: CLICK HERE (link provided on TMRF scholarships page)

Required Materials:

Completed online application through TTCF portal

Academic records (GPA verification)

Evidence of extra-curricular activities and volunteer efforts

Finalists:

Will be contacted for individual interviews

Will receive additional interview preparation information

Payment:

Proof of enrollment required annually

Payment can go directly to recipient or school (family preference or school requirement)

If winner unable to accept full award, remaining funds allocated to runners-up