Scholarship Information

Ohio Stream Preservation, Inc. (“OSP”) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization whose mission is to provide effective methods for the long-term preservation of rivers, wetlands, and streams in the State of Ohio.
OSP is composed of a coalition of professionals experienced in the fields of ecology, landscape architecture, engineering, construction project management, and surveying. These disciplines enable OSP to encourage sensitive land use practices and development which will promote the quality and ecological health of Ohio's aquatic resources.
OSP assists property owners interested in sensitive land use practices and the preservation of rivers, wetlands, and streams and can acquire rights, easements, deed restrictions, and titles to aquatic resources.
OSP is pleased to announce its first annual scholarship in environmental studies. This scholarship has been created to aid at least one deserving student in his/her pursuit of a degree in environmental science, including engineering, hydrology, ecology, geology, biology or other fields related to environmental studies. OSP is currently seeking applications from high school seniors who are passionate about their study of the environment. At least one $2,500.00 scholarship will be awarded to assist with tuition and will be awarded in June 2019. Applicants must not have received a previous scholarship from OSP and must currently attend an Ohio high school. Applicants will be evaluated based on their educational and community service background and their potential to make a contribution to environmental studies or a related field. Interested students must complete the online application that involves the student describing their career goals, past volunteer work related to environmental studies, and significant achievements to date.
Applicants must provide the following: (1) At a minimum, one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, non-profit environmental organization, or community member; (2) a recent headshot with permission granted to OSP to use the image if the scholarship is awarded to the applicant, and (3) a current transcript. The scholarship winner(s) must agree to provide a written report by February 1st following the award of the scholarship, describing how they spent their scholarship money to advance their education. Additionally, OSP will invite all past and current scholarship winners to attend an OSP meeting to report on their accomplishments.
All application materials will be submitted electronically as detailed on the application form found on the OSP website and must be received on or before May 1. Applicants must also be willing to interview with OSP board members, upon request.
Questions concerning the scholarship or application process may be directed to OSP Executive Director, Jeff Markley via email at: execdir@ohiostream.org. OSP is delighted to offer this scholarship opportunity and looks forward to helping a passionate student realize his or her educational aspirations.

Details:

Purpose of the Scholarship: Ohio Stream Preservation, Inc. (“OSP”) seeks applications from students planning to pursue degrees in environmental science, including engineering, hydrology, ecology, geology, biology, or other fields related to environmental studies.
Awards: At least one $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student to help pay for tuition or books.
Criteria: We will evaluate applicants based on their potential to contribute to the field of environmental studies.
Eligibility: The applicant must not be a previous scholarship recipient and must be an Ohio high school senior planning to pursue a degree or certificate in environmental studies or a related field.
Schedule: All application materials must be postmarked on or before May 1, 2019.
Questions: Direct questions to execdir@ohiostream.org

To Apply:

Complete the electronic application.
You must upload the following information, in requested electronic format, to finalize the application:
Minimum of one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, non-profit environmental organization, or community member (.pdf format);
A head shot (.jpg format);
Most recent high school transcript (.pdf format).
Upon receipt of application, OSP board members will review the submitted applications and may request an interview with selected applicants. The scholarship award winner will be notified upon selection by the Board of Directors, with the award itself being sent to the winner by regular mail.