TMRF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD: SPRING OF 2024

Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation (TMRF) is committed to supporting the scholastic achievements of graduating seniors from public and private high schools located within the TTUSD boundary, including Truckee High, North Tahoe High, Forest Charter High, Sierra Continuation High School, Cold Stream Alternative, Sugar Bowl Academy, and Tahoe Expedition Academy. 

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In the Spring of 2024, TMRF will award one TMRF Environmental Award in the amount of up to $100,000 to a high school student enrolling in higher education during the Fall of 2024.  The Environmental Award will be paid out at $25,000 per year, for four years.

 

Application Site: CLICK HERE

(please note the student MUST check climate change and/or the human condition to see our TMRF award!)

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Environmental Award applications are due annually in the Spring, with finalists selected by the TMRF Scholarship Committee. Each finalist will be interviewed individually as part of the selection process.

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The winner of the TMRF Environmental Award will be selected based on these criteria:

• This TMRF Environmental Award scholarship seeks to recognize students committed to combatting climate change and/or improving conditions for humanity.  These awards are given to students who demonstrate activities, successful academics, and/or clear vision around these particular issues.   

• Demonstrated interest and/or clear vision around the student’s ability to significantly improve the climate and/or the human condition.   

• Academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5)

• Financial need and vocational interest are considered, but a scholarship may be awarded based on merit as well as financial need.  

• Extra-curricular activities, environmental interests, and volunteer efforts.

• Individual interviews (if selected as a finalist).  Finalists will be provided additional information to prepare for interviews.

• Must be a resident of Truckee, uninc. Placer County around Truckee and/or North Lake Tahoe (California side only).  Or student must attend a high school within the TTUSD boundary.  

• This award is open to public and private school students in this geographic area.

• Award winners must attend a 2- or 4- year institution in the Fall of 2024, in pursuit of a degree or vocational certificate.

• If the winner is unable to accept the full award amount, the remaining funds may be allocated to the runners-up. 

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Scholarship applications are due annually in the spring, with finalists selected by the Tahoe Mountain Resorts Scholarship Committee. Each finalist will be interviewed individually as part of the selection process.

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SIERRA COLLEGE TRUCKEE CAMPUS EMT COURSE AWARDS
(JANUARY-MAY 2024)

TMRF supports local residents in furthering their education and workforce skills.  To that end, TMRF is awarding up to six (6) EMT Course Awards of $2,000 each, for students participating in the EMT class at Sierra College’s Truckee Campus in the Spring of 2024 (January 22-May 18).   Each award will be in the amount of  Criteria for these awards are:

• Eligible students must reside in the TMRF boundary area (same as the TTUSD: https://www.ttusd.org/cms/lib/CA01902804/Centricity/Domain/33/School%20Boundaries%20Map.pdf)

• Eligible students cannot be co-enrolled in high school.

• Awards will be paid ½ upon registration and ½ upon completion. 

 

To Apply for this EMT Award, please send the following information, in one single submittal, toscholarship@tmrfoundation.com:

1. A copy of your registration for the EMT Course at Sierra College Truckee Campus for the Spring of 2024. (Pls provide in PDF format)

2. Proof of residence within the TTUSD boundary (bank statement, ID, utility payment, rent/mortgage pmt, etc.) (Pls provide in PDF format).

3. A personal statement (no longer than 250 words) addressing your commitment to combating climate change and/or improving the human condition.  (Pls provide in PDF, Microsoft Word, or email text.)

4. A description of (no longer than 150 words) of how this Award would benefit you.  (Pls provide in PDF, Microsoft Word, or email text.)

5. Resume with your name, address, contact information (email and phone number), and prior education, work experience, etc. (Pls provide in PDF format).

Applications are DUE by February 23, 2024.

 

FLIGHT SCHOOL AWARDS (2023)

In response to the national shortage of commercial airline pilots, TMRF made four Awards to local residents pursuing flight school careers.  At least one of the award recipients is seeking a career with CalFire.