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2010 USGBC-LI Scholarships
The Long Island Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-LI) is pleased to offer (4) four one-time scholarship awards to Long Island High School students. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates in Nassau and Suffolk Counties who plan to enroll during the 2010-11 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school. Awards are for undergraduate study only.
The scholarship seeks to recognize and support those individuals who are committed to enhancing and promoting sustainability in our community. For 2010, the scholarships will be tier-valued as follows:
•Ø (1) “Platinum” Scholarship $ 3,000.00 •Ø (1) “Gold” Scholarship $ 2,500.00 •Ø (1) “Silver” Scholarship $ 1,250.00 •Ø (1) “Certified” Scholarship $ 750.00
Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be Long Island (Nassau County or Suffolk County) resident high school seniors or graduates, in good standing, who plan to enroll during the 2010-11 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school. Awards are for undergraduate study only.
Evaluation Criteria Applicants will be judged on the strength of their academic and extracurricular achievements and their interest in and commitment to environmental and sustainability issues, as demonstrated through their application. Students are not expected to have specific knowledge of building or environmental sciences.
The USGBC-LI Green Scholarships are not need-based scholarships and may be awarded to anyone who meets the aforementioned criteria as determined by a selection committee comprised of USGBC-LI members. Failure to enroll in classes for 2010 - 2011 school year will result in forfeiture of scholarship award.
Download 2010 Application Click Here
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