To promote environmental studies by students who are residents of New Jersey or nonresidents studying in New Jersey or its surrounding waters. Provides $3000 in financial assistance to one scholar annually for summer environmental study selected by the applicant. Open to college students, graduate students, Ph.D. candidates, or non-degree-seeking applicants above the high school level. Applicants must be either residents of New Jersey studying in New Jersey or elsewhere, or nonresidents of New Jersey pursuing study in the state or its surrounding waters. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. - based institution. Applications must be submitted electronically or sent by mail to be received at GCA Headquarters in New York City. Please provide two letters of recommendation from people in your field of interest. One letter should be from a professor or someone who can comment on your interest, achievement, personal qualities, and eligibility for the summer program you have selected. The second letter of reference should include information on the program itself and an evaluation of its worth. Electronic copies of the letters of recommendation should be attached below and must be signed by the individual writing the letter, or sent to us directly from their email. If reference desires to send directly to the GCA, please have s/he mail or email the letter to the addresses listed.