The Clarke County Education Foundation (CCEF), in partnership with the Clarke County Litter Committee, is proud to offer the Clarke County Litter Committee Scholarship to graduating Clarke County High School seniors pursuing higher education in environmental fields.
This scholarship combines educational opportunity with hands on community stewardship, supporting students who are passionate about protecting the environment while encouraging them to make a direct and meaningful impact here in Clarke County.
Purpose & Eligibility
Eligible applicants must:
- Be a graduating senior from Clarke County High School.
- Have been accepted into an accredited post secondary program in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
Service & Engagement Component
As part of the scholarship, the recipient will complete a community based environmental service project designed to make a visible impact in Clarke County.
The recipient will:
- Organize and lead a litter clean up project in Clarke County.
- Complete at least 10 hours of volunteer service through the project or in collaboration with the Clarke County Litter Committee.
- Present a brief summary of the project to the Clarke County Litter Committee highlighting the project’s impact and community engagement.
The Clarke County Litter Committee can provide guidance, supplies, and limited support to assist with project coordination upon request.
About the Clarke County Litter Committee
The Clarke County Litter Committee is a seven member volunteer committee appointed by the Clarke County Board of Supervisors to raise public awareness, discourage littering, and promote recycling.
Through education, beautification, litter prevention, and community engagement, the committee works to inspire and empower residents to help protect and improve Clarke County’s environment.
A Partnership for Education & the 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 for the Clarke County Litter Committee Scholarship are available through the annual Clarke County High School scholarship application process.
For questions regarding the CCEF scholarship application process, contact Bonni Broy at broyb@clarke.k12.va.us.
For questions regarding the service project or coordination with the Clarke County Litter Committee, contact litterfree@clarkecounty.gov.
Support the Clarke County Litter Committee Scholarship
Community members and businesses are invited to help grow this scholarship and create future opportunities for Clarke County students interested in environmental careers.
DONATE TO THE CLARKE COUNTY LITTER COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP
Your contribution helps support the next generation of environmental leaders while encouraging hands on stewardship right here in Clarke County.
About the Clarke County Education Foundation
Founded in 1991, the Clarke County Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing private support to Clarke County Public Schools to enhance its tax supported programs.
Since its founding, CCEF has invested more than $4 million in Clarke County students and schools through student scholarships, teacher grants, educational programs, and donor defined projects.