Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Brower Youth Award Written by Robyn Stewarton April 19th, 2021 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. Environmental advocate David Brower enjoyed seeing “what young people can do, before someone old tells them it’s impossible.” This scholarship opportunity awards outstanding leadership efforts of students working for the protection of our planet (a seemingly impossible but necessary task). Scholarship: Brower Youth Award for Environmental Leadership Awarding Organization: Earth Island Institute New Leaders Initiative Amount: $3,000 cash prize, a short film highlighting their project, and a visit to California to participate in various workshops and activities. Number of Scholarships Awarded: Six Eligible Students: Applicants must be 13-22 years of age and live in North America. How to Apply: Complete the online application. Semi-finalists will be notified about additional documentation requirements. Deadline: May 14 Website: Brower Youth Awards Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
