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Ecosystems Scholarship

Due:

April 7, 2025

Amount:

$5,000

About this Scholarship

This scholarship was founded by Rollin "Rollie" Geppert to provide a systematic process for assisting students with their college expenses in pursuing careers in natural resources and land use planning. Rollie is a strong believer in education and has organized the Ecosystems Scholarship Fund in memory of all young people who once attended one-room schoolhouses, many of whom (like Rollie) went on to earn advanced degrees and make significant contributions to our nation and its people. To learn more about this scholarship opportunity, visit ecoscholarfund.org.

Key Criteria

Must be currently enrolled, as sophomore status or above, with a declared major in natural resources or land use planning at one of the following institutions: University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University, The Evergreen State College; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 required.

How to Apply

Select the "Apply Now" link above to submit your application using our online system. Creation of a user id and password is required.

Note that the following items are required as part of the application process:

  • 3 letters of Recommendation
  • Grade Transcript

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