Scholarship Guidelines
Application Deadline: March 6, 2026
The winners will be chosen by April 30, 2026
Pending adequate submissions, one award winner may be selected for each high school in Dearborn County (East Central High School, Lawrenceburg High School, and South Dearborn High School) from the entries received. The individual scholarship will be $500 per student.*
Eligibility:
- The applicant must attend and be a graduating senior at East Central High School, Lawrenceburg High School, or South Dearborn High School.
- The recipient of this scholarship must commit to attending as a full-time student at any college or university pursuing a degree in environmental studies.
- The applicant should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher as of the application deadline.
Application Guidelines:
- Nominated applicants must complete and submit the online form
- ONE personalized letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader.
- The applicant may be asked to participate in a Zoom interview with members of the Dearborn County Recycling Center and members of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee. The candidates will be asked about their involvement in clubs and volunteer hours.
All items must be submitted electronically. For questions, please contact Stefanie Hoffmeier at 812-9269963 or the email above.
*Students who are awarded the scholarships will be asked to sign a commitment statement. Scholarships must be used to defray tuition, books or fees at an accredited college or university. The scholarship must be used during the fall term following the awarding of the scholarship. No continued scholarship support for the student is implied or stated beyond the granting of a single award.