The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) will provide a scholarship to students enrolled in Sustainability, Environmental Science or related studies. The enclosed notice outlines the qualifications for submitting an application for the Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) Scholarship. This year's scholarship is $1,500.00.
It is requested that this notice be circulated among students interested in applying. Applications are to be received electronically no later than April 15, 2011. An application consists of a letter to the Association and submission of the requested information outlined below. Applicants will be rated equally on the following four items:
(1) Their letter to the Committee,
(2) How their curriculum relates to the Sustainability/Science/environmental field,
(3) Their grade point average (in applicable classes and overall),
(4) Their involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Students eligible to be considered must have graduated from an Illinois high school or be a resident of Illinois. The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) Awards Committee will consider the application and select one student to be awarded the scholarship.
CRITERIA NECESSARY TO COMPETE FOR THE ILLINOIS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION (IRA) SCHOLARSHIP:
* An Illinois resident or graduate of an Illinois High School, majoring in Sustainability, environmental science, engineering, science or related studies at an accredited state college or university.
ALL THAT IS NEEDED IS:
1. A letter explaining why you have chosen your particular field of environmental studies.
2. A list of any extra-curricular activities in which you are or have been involved.
3. A copy of college transcripts and grades for course work completed to date.
4. A letter from your college department head or academic advisor confirming your curriculum.
5. Confirmation from registrar's office as to full time enrollment status and field of study.
E-mail the above information on or before April 15 to angelaha@co.sangamon.il.us.
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