WAVE Foundation

Scholarship

AWARD

The WAVE Foundation is pleased to offer its Scholarship for a college and college bound WAVE Foundation volunteers who intend to pursue studies about or relating to environmental sciences. There will be 5 scholarships of $1,000 awarded in 2017 thanks to the WAVE Foundation.

ELIGIBILITY

To be awarded the WAVE Foundation Scholarship, an individual must meet the following criteria:

No financial need is required to qualify.

Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.

Applicant must submit all required application information.

Applicant must be a current or former WAVE Foundation volunteer.

Applicant must be admitted to or already attending an accredited, four-year college or university.

Applicant must have a record of academic achievement.

Applicant must be committed to the pursuit of studies about or relating to environmental sciences.

The WAVE Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, creed, or gender.

DEADLINE

Individuals must submit applications between April 15thand May15th, 2017.

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT

The recipient of the WAVE Foundation Scholarship will be chosen by WAVE staff and the Board of Directors. The recipients will be contacted no later than May 30th, 2017.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should complete and submit the attached application to:

Dan Dunlap, Education Curator

WAVE Foundation at the Newport Aquarium

One Aquarium Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071

Telephone: 859.815.1442

WAVE Foundation Scholarship

Name
College
Anticipated College Graduation Year
SAT or ACT Score
Applicant Address
City/State/Zip
Phone - Home
Phone - Cell
E-mail Address
Total WAVE volunteer hours

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application Form

Personal Statement explaining your interest in the scholarship program and how the mission of the WAVE Foundation has impacted your life (please limit to no more than 500 words)

High School or College Transcript(s)

Letter of Reference

Completed applications may be mailed or e-mailed to:

Dan Dunlap, Education Curator

WAVE Foundation at the Newport Aquarium

One Aquarium Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071

Telephone: 859.815.1442