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Get some green by going green.

Earth Day is April 22. To recognize this occasion, we’ve assembled 10 green scholarship opportunities from our database for you to check out. In return for visiting each of these links, Earth told us to tell you, “Thank you!” She also says you still owe her $10.

Note: You may not be eligible for all scholarships. FastWeb recommends that you check the scholarship sponsor Web sites for availability and eligibility.

BLADE Your Ride Scholarship

If reducing emissions and your carbon footprint is something that gets your engine revving, the BLADE Your Ride Scholarship was made for you. The award is available to undergraduate students with a passion for finding solutions to the global climate crisis who have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: June 30
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Brower Youth Award

The folks at the Brower Youth Award think that recycling aluminum cans is just wonderful. But if you want to win their money, they want to see a little more. This scholarship is available to students who have demonstrated outstanding environmental leadership in the areas of conservation, preservation and restoration. And yes, a qualifying activity includes clean-up of toxic waste.
Deadline: May 15
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Common Knowledge Think Green Scholarship – An Inconvenient Truth

You saw the movie. Now it’s time to put those lessons to the test. To be eligible for this award, you must register at the Common Knowledge site and participate in a quiz based on your knowledge of the movie, An Inconvenient Truth. No, Al Gore won’t be able to help you.
Deadline/Last quiz: Mid-April
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NPG Scholarship Essay Contest

The environment is going down the tubes. The reason? You, me and the other six billion people sucking the earth dry. Agree? Then this scholarship is for you. To apply, you must submit an essay of 500 to 750 words addressing the possible link between overpopulation and scarce natural resources.
Deadline: Mid-April
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Windstar Environmental Studies Scholarship

If your country roads can’t take you home anymore because they’ve been torn down to build condos, you might want to consider applying for this scholarship. Windstar, founded in part by John Denver, is sponsoring this scholarship for students who are majoring in environmental studies or environmental engineering at an accredited college or university. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify.
Deadline: June 1
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Environmental Law Institute Research Internship

Aggressively saving the environment doesn’t always mean having to chain yourself to a tree. You can save the world by defending the law as well! The Environmental Law Institute Research Internship is open to students who have a strong desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field. Interns will work directly with staff attorneys, scientists and economists and will cover areas such as land use policy, environmental regulation and biodiversity.
Deadline: Varies
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EPOC Environmental Scholarship (Connecticut Residents Only)

If there’s one thing Connecticut needs more of, it’s Licensed Environmental Professionals. If you want to become one yourself, Environmental Professionals’ Organization of Connecticut (EPOC) has a scholarship opportunity for you. You must be enrolled in an environmental-related program to be eligible (click the link to find a list of qualifying programs).
Deadline: Varies
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Environmental Scholarship Program (Alabama Residents Only)

The state of Alabama is beautiful (especially in the springtime) and the citizens of that state want to keep it that way. To ensure that end, the Legacy, Inc., is sponsoring their Environmental Scholarship Program for students who plan to pursue an environmentally-related career. Open to Alabama residents enrolled at Alabama universities only.
Deadline: May 1
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