Working toward living sustainably and reducing their carbon footprint
High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
Current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
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You can apply for this scholarship on the Bold.org scholarship platform. Simply set up a free account and submit your application for the Eco-Warrior Scholarship, along with a short essay answering the following prompts:
What intentional choices do you make to live sustainably in your daily life?
Why do you think it’s important to reduce your carbon footprint?
You have a demonstrated record of community or volunteer service.
You are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university for the 2023 academic year.
High school graduates may apply if you are enrolled in college for the semester immediately following the application deadline.
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Essay Prompt
Describe a challenge or trying time in your life through which you persevered, and how the experience helped shape your future.
• For students who have keen interest in any facet of harness racing and can show financial need.
• Applicant may or may not be pursuing a career in the harness racing industry. Applicant must be at least a high school senior.
• Applicant must have GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Applicant must be (plan to be) enrolled as full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours).
• Graduate students are not eligible.
• Applications & attachments must be typed.
• Applicant name must appear on each page of application and all attachments.
• Use additional paper as needed to list achievements and answer essay questions.
• Answers to questions should be as brief as possible yet still be specific to the topic.
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Scholarship Checklist:
1. Completed and signed application form.
2. Copy of most recent transcript.
3. Two letters of reference. (May be sent separately.)
4. Other information requested but not included in application form.
Application Deadline: All applications and attachments must be postmarked on or before April 30.
Award Notification: Notification will be sent on or before July 1. All applicants will be sent notification of their status.
Applications and attachments should be returned to:
HHYF, 2711 Friar Tuck Road, Anderson, IN 46013
If you wish to email your application, all documents and attachments must be contained in one scan except for those items mailed
from a different source (letters of reference or transcripts for example).
Proof of eligibility (proof of income, last year tax return / FAFSA) via one of the following:
If you receive a financial aid award letter from your school before the application deadline, attach a copy.
If you do not receive a financial aid award letter from your school before the application deadline, provide a list detailing is the cost of tuition, books, and other tuition-related expenses.
1 Recommendation letter: A recommendation letter from a teacher or counselor, in regards to your background, character, and need.
Statement of purpose: Up to 600 words answering this prompt, “Beyond needing financial support, why do you deserve this scholarship?”
Curriculum Vitae: A summary of your experience and skills.
Unofficial transcript: A copy of your high school transcript.
Video (Optional): A short video, less than 2 minutes, about your need and how can this scholarship help you get ahead.
Graduating high school in the spring of 2023 and enrolling at or accepted to an accredited college or university within the US by the end of August, 2023
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Collect and submit the following (only complete applications considered)
Copy of official school transcript (due to timing and COVID related office hours of many schools, a copy of your high school transcript will suffice)
Resume defining paid work and volunteer experience, as well as extracurricular activities
Two letters of recommendation (one of which should be from a Math or Science teacher familiar with the student)
Copy of official college/university acceptance letter (optional to apply but required prior to first payment)
350 to 500-word essay describing the students work ethic and what they hope to accomplish in the “real world” of computer science after graduation from college/university
Successfully managing diabetes with proper medication, exercise and diet
Commitment to education by maintaining in excess of a 3.0 grade point average
Commitment to participating in athletics by actively participating on an organized team
United States Citizen
Completion of application with supporting documentation and endorsements
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The Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation provides annually, renewable college scholarships to students beginning their undergraduate studies of up to $10,000 to be used toward tuition, student fees, and books. Scholarships are renewable for up to a maximum of four years for any one recipient based on completing the renewal requirements.
Rising high school seniors interested in pursuing a legal career
Undergraduate college students demonstrating pursuit of a legal career
All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
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Students who would like to apply for consideration should submit a 500 word essay on the topic: “Why I’m Choosing To Become A Lawyer” Within your essay, please address each subtopic below.
How your unique personal experiences and values lead you to choose a career in law.
How this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
How you plan to use your legal education to make a meaningful impact on society and promote social justice.