How much funding does TMRF Environmental Award provide?

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

When is the deadline for TMRF Environmental Award?

The deadline is April 30, 2027.

TMRF Environmental Award

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Funding Amount

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

Deadline

April 30, 2027

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Grant Type

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Overview

TMRF Environmental Award

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

Eligibility:

High school graduating seniors

Must attend school within TTUSD boundary (Truckee High, North Tahoe High, Forest Charter High, Sierra Continuation High School, Cold Stream Alternative, Sugar Bowl Academy, Tahoe Expedition Academy) OR

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

Public and private school students eligible

Minimum GPA of 3.5 required

Must enroll in 2- or 4-year institution or vocational program in Fall following application year

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated interest and/or clear vision around ability to significantly improve climate and/or human condition

Academic achievement (minimum 3.5 GPA)

Financial need and vocational interest considered, but may award based on merit as well

Extra-curricular activities, environmental interests, and volunteer efforts

Individual interviews (if selected as finalist)

Award Focus:

Students committed to combatting climate change and/or improving conditions for humanity

Recognition of students with activities, successful academics, and clear vision around these issues

Process:

Applications due annually in Spring

Finalists selected by TMRF Scholarship Committee

Finalists interviewed individually

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

Contact:

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

Email: info@tmrfoundation.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Applications due annually in Spring

Finalists selected by TMRF Scholarship Committee

Finalists interviewed individually

How to Apply:
1. Access application portal at: https://www.tmrfoundation.com/scholarships (Note: Students MUST check "climate change" and/or "the human condition" to see TMRF award)
2. Complete online application
3. Works through Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) consolidated application process

Required Information:

Academic history and focus

Extra-curricular activities and/or volunteer efforts

Demonstrated interest in climate change and/or human condition improvement

Financial need information

Interview Process:

Selected finalists participate in individual interviews

Finalists provided additional preparation information

Award Disbursement:

Proof of enrollment required annually

Paid directly to recipient or school (per family/school preference)

Distributed in Spring following award selection