Mono Lake. Photo: Ryan Carle
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Annually, the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance awards up to two $500 scholarships to Inyo County and/or Mono County graduating seniors whose future studies, current and future volunteer work, and career ambitions will promote our organization’s mission. This may take the form of art, science, education, journalism, law, public policy, environmental justice, outdoor recreation or other related fields. A history of volunteer work is a plus, but not a requirement.
The mission of the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance is:
“To educate the public about local bird species and habitats, and work to preserve them for future generations.”
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Who is eligible to apply?
You must be a graduating high school senior residing or attending school in either Inyo or Mono County. Qualified applicants are required to attend college (including vocational, alternative, specialized, and 2- or 4-year colleges) full-time starting next year.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, follow these steps:
Download the PDF Application below.
Fill it out on a computer (and don’t forget to relate your experiences and goals to the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance’s mission).
Save it.
Email it as an attachment to: scholarship@easternsierrabirds.org
SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE
The Deadline for submissions is posted in the PDF attachment.
We will notify each scholarship awardee in May and their name and winning essay may be published in the next edition of the Eastern Sierra Bird Alliance’s biannual Newsletter Letters from the Lek.
A board member will coordinate with the high school(s) and present the scholarship to the awardee(s) at the senior awards night.