Berryville, VA — October 21, 2025 — The Clarke County Education Foundation (CCEF), in partnership with the Clarke County Litter Committee (LC), proudly announces the launch of the Clarke County Litter Committee Scholarship.
This new award supports graduating Clarke County High School (CCHS) seniors who plan to pursue higher education in Environmental Science or related disciplines and emphasizes hands-on community stewardship.
The scholarship not only promotes academic excellence but also inspires students to take direct action in their community. Each recipient will organize and lead a community litter clean-up project, volunteer at least 10 hours in environmental initiatives, and share their experience through a brief presentation highlighting their project’s impact and community engagement. The Litter Committee will provide guidance, supplies, and limited support to assist with project coordination if requested.
About the Clarke County Litter Committee
The Clarke County Litter Committee is a seven-member volunteer group appointed by the Board of Supervisors to raise public awareness, discourage littering, and promote recycling. Its mission is to educate, inspire, and empower the community to improve the environment through beautification and litter prevention.
Current members include: Christi McMullen (Chair), Tom Bauhan (Vice Chair), John Keim, Mary Martin, Sarah Lobo, Jennifer Summers, and Douglas Shaffer, who serves as the Board of Supervisors representative.
The committee meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the second-floor meeting space of the Berryville–Clarke County Government Center, located at 101 Chalmers Court in Berryville. Meetings are open to the public, and community members are encouraged to participate.
Purpose & Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:
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Be a graduating senior from Clarke County High School; and
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Have been accepted into an accredited post-secondary program in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or Natural Resource Management.
Service & Engagement Component
The recipient will:
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Organize and lead a litter clean-up project in Clarke County.
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Volunteer at least ten (10) hours toward the project or in collaboration with the Clarke County Litter Committee.
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Present a brief summary of the project at the LC’s April meeting (second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.). To be added to the agenda, email litterfree@clarkecounty.gov.
The LC can provide guidance, supplies, and limited support upon request.
A Strong Partnership for Community & Environment
“This scholarship reflects our joint mission with the Litter Committee: to combine educational opportunity with real, local environmental action,” said Beth Williams, Executive Director of CCEF. “We hope to empower students not just to study the environment—but to help heal it here at home.”
How to Apply
Applications will be distributed early next year at the CCHS seniors’ Scholarship Meeting.
For questions about CCEF’s scholarship application process, contact Bonni Broy at broyb@clarke.k12.va.us.
For project coordination or presentation guidance, contact the Clarke County Litter Committee at litterfree@clarkecounty.gov.
About the Clarke County Education Foundation
Founded in 1991, the Clarke County Education Foundation (CCEF) is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities in Clarke County Public Schools through private support. To date, CCEF has invested more than $3.8 million in teacher grants, scholarships, and educational programs.
For additional information or to contribute to the Clarke County Litter Committee Scholarship, visit www.ccefinc.org or contact Beth Williams, Executive Director, at director@ccefinc.org.