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

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