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Avg. Amount Awarded
332
Days
March 15 2026
Application Deadline
No
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Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship

Description

Established by the Red Hook Town Conservation Advisory Council in honor of Ruth Oja, the Ruth Oja Environmental Scholarship is available to students who are residents of Red Hook, NY who are college bound graduating high school seniors or the home-schooled equivalent pursuing studies in environmental science or a related discipline or who have demonstrated a sensitivity to the environment through leadership or participation in pro-environmental programs like recycling, land conservancy, environmental cleanup projects, etc. Two current letters of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor are required. These letters must have been written within the last six months. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley for more information.

Amount Details

$500
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
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  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of New York
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Environmental Health, Environmental Science

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