Ohio EPA Scholarship

The Ohio Academy of Science

APPLICATION OPENS FEB. 15, 2026. Merit based, nonrenewable scholarships for undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year of college enrolled at an Ohio public or private college/university/community college who can demonstrate their knowledge and commitment to careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering. Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books, personal protection equipment, tools, instruments and field equipment but not housing.

Qualifications:

Scholarship awardees will be selected on:

– academic record with an overall GPA of at least 3.0,

– education, employment, and/or internships, honors/awards, professional memberships, publications, presentations given and professional meetings attended, and community service,

– reasons for choosing a career in environmental science or environmental engineering and how the scholarship will help,
original research, scholarship, employment, and/or internships, or other unique contributions to environmental science or engineering,

– extracurricular activities and participation in organizations that demonstrate leadership, interpersonal skills and social responsibilities,

– letters of recommendation from education or environmental professionals.

Award Amount:
up to $5,000

Deadline:
April 15, 2025