Stern Scholarship Application

Bill & Meredyth Stern Scholarship Application

First generation college students, people of color, and females are encouraged to apply. The application consists of contact information, names of school and school district, two essays, and attaching your school transcript, two letters of recommendation and a resume. Please prepare your essays in advance as the application does not automatically save and you will be timed out. Deadline to apply: February 23, 2026.
Essays

First essay: Personal aspirations and goals. Not to exceed 5,000 characters. Describe a significant or rewarding life experience stating your personal aspirations and goals. In the essay give specific details on why you are interested in majoring in the field of environmental science, environmental studies, or a science major or field specifically related to improving wetlands or marine ecosystems. Second essay: Financial need. Not to exceed 5,000 characters. Write a paragraph explaining why your financial circumstances warrant the need for this scholarship.
Materials for submission - please have the following ready for upload:

1) Your academic record or transcript beginning in the 9th grade. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA. 2) Two letters of recommendation, one letter from a teacher, principal/administrator or a counselor, and one letter from a person who is acquainted with you away from school (i.e., someone in the community who has served as a mentor or similar relationship). 3) A resume summarizing your voluntary community service, awards, extra-curricular activities, including athletics, arts, student council, student clubs or student organizations and/or work experience. Volunteer experience related to Bolsa Chica wetlands or marine ecosystems may be given priority.
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Write a paragraph not to exceed 5,000 characters explaining why your financial circumstances require you to be awarded the scholarship. Include details of specific challenges you have faced growing up and your intentions to overcome these challenges. Include other sources of funding you are seeking in addition to this scholarship if applicable.*

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Write an essay not to exceed 5,000 characters discussing a significant or rewarding life experience and stating your personal aspirations and goals. Use specific details on why you are interested in majoring in the field of environmental science, environmental studies, or a science major or field specifically related to improving wetlands or marine ecosystems.*

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Attachments: 1) Your academic record or transcript beginning in the 9th grade. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA.*

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Attachments: 2) Two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher, principal/administrator or a counselor, and one letter from a person who is acquainted with you away from school (i.e., someone in the community who has served as a mentor). Please comment on student's financial need, passion for education or other circumstances if known. Include contact information.*

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Attachments: 3) A resume summarizing your voluntary community service, awards, extra-curricular activities including athletics, arts, student council, student clubs or student organizations and/or work experience. Volunteer experience related to Bolsa Chica wetlands or marine ecosystems may be given priority.*

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Bill & Meredyth Stern Scholarship Application

Essays

Materials for submission - please have the following ready for upload: