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TMRF Environmental Award

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Funding Amount

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

Deadline

April 30, 2027

387 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

TMRF Environmental Award

Funder: Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation (TMRF)

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

    • How to Apply

    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

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environment

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