The Apprentice Ecologist Initiative has engaged tens of thousands of youth volunteers from around the world in environmental cleanup and conservation projects since 1999. The goals of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative are to elevate youth into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup and conservation projects; empower young people to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities; and improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife through education, activism, and action. The scholarship is currently available to high school juniors of Class of 2027 and seniors of Class of 2026. Applicants must lead or join an environmental stewardship project. They must take a photo of their project in action and write an essay. Applicants must then submit an application with their project location, photo, essay, number of volunteers, total volunteer hours, plus your name, address, and high school level. Scholarships will be awarded annually to the authors of the top-ranked Apprentice Ecologist essays. Scholarships are currently available to high school juniors and seniors from any state or country. High school seniors can also apply during the summer after graduation. Funding covers tuition and fees to attend an accredited college or university. Applicants should embody the spirit of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative by demonstrating personal initiative and dedication, leadership and self-growth, and project accomplishments and sustainability. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.