Scholarship Application 2026-2027

2026-2027 Dearborn County Recycling Center Scholarship Application

Please read and complete the entire application. Leave no spaces blank - write "Not Applicable" or "NA" where appropriate. All items must be completed. If you need additional space for answers, please include a separate document with your application.

Application Deadline: March 12, 2027.

The winners will be chosen by April 30, 2027.

Pending adequate submissions, one award winner may be selected for each high school in Dearborn County (East Central High School, Lawrenceburg High School, and South Dearborn High School) from the entries received. The individual scholarship will be $500 per student.

Eligibility:
- The applicant must attend and be a graduating senior at East Central High School, Lawrenceburg High School, or South Dearborn High School.
- The recipient of this scholarship must commit to attending as a full-time student at any college or university pursuing a degree in environmental studies.
- The applicant should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher as of the application deadline.
Application Guidelines:
- Nominated applicants must complete and submit the online form
- ONE personalized letter of recommendation from a teacher or community leader.
- The applicant may be asked to participate in a Zoom interview with members of the Dearborn County Recycling Center and members of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee. The candidates will be asked about their involvement in clubs and volunteer hours.
All items must be submitted electronically. For questions, please contact Stefanie at 812-9269963 or educator@dearborncounty.in.gov.
Student Information
Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
The phone number provided is
Email
example@example.com
List any immediate family members by full name and relationship who are affiliated with the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District in the capacity of employee, Executive Board member, or Advisory Committee member. (Family members that must be disclosed include parents, step-parents, grandparents, and siblings. Failure to disclose a family relationship will result in scholarship forfeiture. If you do not have any affiliations, please put N/A in the blank.
Name
Relationship to the applicant
Affiliation to the Dearborn County Recycling Center
School Information
Only students who attend a high school in Dearborn County are eligible for the scholarship. The student must be a senior to apply.
High School
Graduation date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Name of college or university planning to attend
Declared Major
The recipient of this scholarship must commit to attending as a full-time student at any college or university pursuing a degree in environmental studies or science.
Intended Degree
Cumulative GPA
A 3.0 GPA or higher is a requirement for the scholarship.
Number of college credits earned during high school

Short Answer Questions
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. If you need additional space, you may send a Word document with your application.
1. How would you encourage more people in your community to recycle?
2. How have you promoted recycling efforts in your area/school?
3. How does your career path focus on improving the environment?
4. Please list all of the courses that you have taken during high school that have helped you to prepare for pursuing a degree in environmental science or a related field, and a brief explanation of how those courses inspired you to pick your major.

Student Activities and Volunteer Hours
Please list your involvement in extracurricular and school activities that you have participated in. We have the right to contact these people regarding your overall achievement, perseverance, cooperation, character, and work habits.

If the contact person is not affiliated with your school, please attach a document with their contact information. You do not have to include Dearborn County Recycling Center employee contact information.

Student Activity Involvement

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2026-2027 Dearborn County Recycling Center Scholarship Application

Student Information

School Information

Short Answer Questions

Student Activities and Volunteer Hours

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