Ohio EPA Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 10

Award Deadline: Apr 15, 2026


These merit-based, nonrenewable scholarships will be given to undergraduate students enrolled at an Ohio public or private college/university/community college who can demonstrate their knowledge and commitment to careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering. Students must be entering their Junior or Senior year. Awardees will be selected by the Academy appointed panel. Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books, personal protection equipment, tools, instruments and field equipment but not housing.

All submissions are online. More information for where and how to submit can be found below. A list of previous awardees and the topics of their projects can be found on the Ohio EPA website.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Materials:

Please review the requirements for your application carefully. Instructions and application can be found here. Applications are accepted from Feb 15th to April 15th.

  • A current (full) transcript and circle the GPA. The transcript must include all courses taken to-date. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 CPA to apply.
  • Attach a maximum two-page vita, biosketch, or resume that includes the following elements, in this order: complete contact information, education, employment and/or internships (basic information only), honors/ awards, professional memberships, publications (full citation), presentations given, and professional meetings attended, and community service.
  • Each of the following essays may not exceed one two-sided page, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1” margins.
  • (Essay 1) Attach an essay to describe your reasons for choosing a career in environmental science or environmental engineering and how this scholarship will help you.
  • (Essay 2) Attach an essay detailing any original research, scholarship, employment and/or internships, or other unique contributions to environmental science or environmental engineering.
  • (Essay 3) Attach an essay describing your extracurricular activities and participation in organizations that demonstrate your leadership and interpersonal skills and social responsibility.
  • Attach two letters of recommendation from education or environmental professionals, addressed to Scholarship Review Committee. One must be from a faculty member at your institution.
  • If necessary, your letters of recommendation can be mailed-in separately to:

The Ohio Academy of Science

5910 Wilcox Place Ste G

Dublin OH 43016-6801

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