Scholarships

This award recognizes and supports youth leaders making exceptional contributions to environmental conservation in their communities. From climate change mitigation and biodiversity protection to environmental justice and food waste reduction, it honors young changemakers whose projects are actively protecting our planet. Winners will receive $5,000 to support their academic or professional development related to their conservation efforts.

Each year NPVA offers merit-based scholarships for students who are committed to volunteering and making a difference in their communities. Our scholarships are open to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

The VPC Community Involvement Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors or college students who will be continuing their education in the fall at a vocational/technical, two-year, or four-year college. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. The winners will be those applicants who best demonstrate service to and involvement with their “communities” - defined broadly as a geographic community, school community, or sports/hobby/activity community.