Merjent Foundation Scholarship

The Merjent Foundation, a 501©3 charitable giving foundation, is pleased to offer three scholarships. The David Campbell Academic Scholarship and the Merjent Foundation Academic Scholarships have been increased and an additional scholarship has been added. The scholarships are one, one-time, $3,500.00 and two, one-time, $2,500.00 scholarships awarded to individuals who demonstrate academic success and intend to pursue a career in an environmental career in energy, archaeology, engineering or other environmental field.. Non US citizens are also eligible for this scholarship.
David Campbell Memorial Scholarship
The David Campbell Memorial Scholarship is a one-time $3,500.00 scholarship awarded to one individual who demonstrate academic success and intend to pursue an environmental career in energy, archaeology, engineering or other environmental field.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the scholarships, each candidate must:
• Be an enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university, for the Fall 2024 semester;
• Intend to pursue an environmental career in energy, archaeology, engineering or other environmental field; and
• Participate in an interview if chosen as a finalist.
Application Packet
The application packet must include:
• An essay / personal statement (maximum of 500 words);
• A recommendation letter (maximum of 2 letters);
• Documentation of your current acceptance or enrollment at an accredited institution; and
• The completed scholarship application form.
Essay / Personal Statement
We are interested in getting to know applicants, why they are interested in careers in the environmental field, and why they believe they are good candidates for an environmental scholarship. Applicants should include relevant information about personal history, experiences, goals, and personal expectations that will help them reach their professional goals. Essays should contain 400 to 800 words.
Recommendation Letter
Applicants will provide at least one recommendation letter. The letter must be from a teacher, employer, or another personal reference that can speak to applicant’s interest and experience in an environmental field. The letter may not be from a family member.

Application and more information available at: https://merjentfoundation.org/scholarships
Deadline: April 15, 2024

Award
$2,500
Deadline
04/15/2024