Grade level: Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in 2023-24
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Major: engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental or physical science
Note: those pursuing health careers are not eligible (i.e. physician, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, etc.)
Ethnic heritage: Filipino heritage (at least 50%)
Financial need
Residency:
Northern California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus or Yolo.
Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange or San Diego.
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Background Information
Number of Awards: 5
Amount: $5,000 (annual award)
Renewable? Yes
Total award: $20,000
Selection Criteria
Academic achievement, especially in the sciences
Well-informed educational and career goals in engineering/science
Personal strengths, including maturity, motivation and potential to succeed
Honors
Work experience
Financial need
Note: 15 to 20 finalists will be chosen. Finalists must be available for a 30-minute interview in mid-April 2023 in San Francisco for Northern California candidates, or in one of the three qualified counties for Southern California candidates (exact dates TBD). If chosen for interview, finalists must submit official transcript(s) of grades, SAT/ACT scores reports and FAFSA student aid report. Applicants will be notified before May 1 whether or not they have been selected as scholarship recipients.
Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. college or university
Must be a student/enrollee of any of the following: entomology program, major in agriculture & environmental sciences, or other related studies.
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For a chance to win the scholarship, write a 300-word essay on any of the following topics:
In the fast-changing environment now, in your own words, how did it affect the bees, and what must be done to protect their population from getting smaller?
How can we spread awareness that caring for the bees is caring for the environment in general?
Aside from honey, what other benefits of bees are underrated?
Essays must be submitted as an attached PDF file to scholarship@mannlake.com, along with the following details:
Full Name
Address
Major
Phone number
School name
Date of birth
Use the following subject line: Mann Lake $1000 Scholarship | (Your Name). Only one submission per person is allowed. You must be able to prove your eligibility based on the above criteria.
Any STEM related degree such as Mathematics, Medical Sciences, Physical Science, Technology, Science, Engineering, or Natural Resources.
Students must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
All scholarships require applicants be current AISES members at the time of application.
Applicants must be: an enrolled citizen or a decedent of an enrolled citizen of a federal or state recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Village; or Native Hawaiian or decedent from a Native Hawaiian; or Pacific Islander or decedent from Pacific Islander; or Indigenous person of Canada. Enrollment documents and/or a copy of birth certificate(s) showing descendancy from an enrolled citizen, Indigenous group of Canada, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander are acceptable. Applicant may also, instead, provide a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or Certificate of Degree of Alaska Native Blood (CDIB) card.
How to Apply:
Essays: Students are required to submit 3 essays, up to 500 words each. These essays are an important part of the scholarship review process.
Essay Prompt 1: Please share a personal statement highlighting your background, academic achievements, and interests. Include information on courses taken and any honors or advanced placement courses. Talk about what motivates and challenges you intellectually and what impact you hope to have in your community and/or profession.
Essay Prompt 2: What stimulated your interest in your chosen major or area of study?
Essay Prompt 3: What activity or activities (cultural, community-related, occupational, academic, athletic, etc.) most clearly reflect your character? Please describe your participation. Why is participation in this activity or these activities important to you?
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 for the academic year for undergraduate students
$2,000 for the academic year for graduate students
Further submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.
Have successfully completed at least one year of study toward a 2- or 4-year degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, Marine or Wildlife Biology or related studies.
Show good academic standing.
Show qualities of character and citizenship.
Submit a written essay of 500 words or less stating their reasons for choosing this field of study, career goals, and participation in any projects or activities relating to the field of interest
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How to Apply
Write an essay, 500 words or less, stating your reasons for choosing this field of study and your career goals.
Include: a current transcript of courses taken and grades achieved, list of participation in any projects and activities related to your chosen field, two letters of recommendation from teachers or other mentors, and include the name and address of the degree-granting school for the transmittal of funds, along with student ID #.
Application must be mailed to Kitsap Audubon Society, PO Box 961, Poulsbo, WA 98370.
The application and submission guidelines can be found on the scholarship’s website.
Students who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, Sustainable Agriculture Systems.
Previous winners who are still eligible may submit a new essay that follows the same criteria.
Limit one essay per student each semester
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All applications must be submitted by:
October 15th (for Spring Semester)
June 15th (for Fall Semester)
How to Apply
Proof of enrollment is required along with submission.
Students should submit a 700 – 1500 word essay that describes who you are, why you feel it is important to maintain access to public lands for recreational use and how you plan to use your degree to advocate for the recreational use of public lands