River Action announced that it will accept applications for Eddy Scholarships for students who are committed to environmental concerns.
According to a release, River Action began the Eddy Awards “to recognize well-designed undertakings and environmental programs with far reaching effects on the health of the river, and cultural programs that celebrate the industry, history or art of the Mississippi River.” The Eddy Scholarships were created for students who embody the spirit of the Eddy Awards and who are majoring or minoring in an environment-related field at a college or university or are planning to include focus on anenvironment-relatedfield in college or university studies. The Joyce and Tony Singh Family Foundation provides funding for the scholarships.
Potential recipients should submit an online application Here. Deadline for applications is March 15, 20,22. The character, academic standing, school or community involvement, career goals, and character of applicants will all be considered for scholarships. Priority will be given to students who will be attending a college in the Quad Cities region of Iowa or Illinois.
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