Henry David Thoreau Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Henry David Thoreau Foundation
Application Timeline
Application Timeline: Apply for a Henry David Thoreau Scholarship through the online application. The application opens in October, and the application and any supplementary materials are due in February. The Selection Committee’s decision will be communicated by April 30.
- Apply online beginning in October.
- Submit the application and supplementary materials by February.
- Expect a decision by April 30.
Application Criteria
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Massachusetts and be U.S. citizens. They must be in their final year at a Massachusetts high school and plan to enroll in college in the year the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must also demonstrate strong academic qualifications and a commitment to an environmental field.
- Be a Massachusetts resident and U.S. citizen.
- Be graduating from a Massachusetts high school and planning to enroll in college that year.
- Show strong academic qualifications and commitment to an environmental field.
Application Resources
Resources: The following resources can help you prepare your scholarship application. Use the resume-writing tips when preparing your resume. Consult the guide to requesting letters of reference when seeking recommendations.
- Tips for writing a resume.
- A guide to asking for letters of reference.
Henry David Thoreau Scholar Requirements
Scholar Requirements: Selected scholars must enroll at an accredited college or university of their choice and complete 25% of their undergraduate coursework in subjects related to the environment; any major or minor is permitted. Scholars must submit an annual report on their environmental activities, including academic courses, and provide an official transcript at the end of each semester. They must maintain a GPA greater than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Scholars are strongly encouraged to complete an environmental internship, commonly between their junior and senior years, and may apply to the Selection Committee for an internship stipend.
- Attend an accredited college or university and complete 25% of coursework in environment-related subjects.
- Submit annual activity reports and official transcripts each semester.
- Maintain a GPA above 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Consider an environmental internship and apply for a stipend if eligible.