Utom Conservation Fund Scholarship
Utom Conservation Fund
About
The Utom Conservation Fund awards grants to students who demonstrate passion for the Utom River watershed, its wildlife, culture and botany. Awards support high school seniors, junior college students, and undergraduate college/university students who reside in the Utom River Watershed. Approximately ten grants of $2,000 each are awarded. Applicants submit an essay and a letter of reference confirming current enrollment.
To further protections and interest in the Utom River watershed by supporting students who share a passion for the natural world and the cultural integrity of the area.
Who can apply
Be a high school senior, junior college student, or undergraduate college/university student.
“Scholarships are available to the following individuals: High school seniors Junior College Students Undergraduate College / University students”
Reside in the Utom River Watershed.
“Applicant must reside in the Utom River Watershed (Please see map below)”
Tribal members (including unrecognized tribes) receive special consideration. · preferred
“Special consideration will be given to tribal members (including unrecognized tribes)”
Essay prompts
- 1.Please submit an essay explaining your passion for the environment and the Utom River Watershed. If you have participated in a project in the past demonstrating your interest in the environment, please describe. If this is new to you that’s wonderful – we would love to hear about your passion and what you want to do with it!Up to 500 words