EPOC Environmental Scholarship Fund
The Environmental Professionals' Organization of Connecticut (EPOC) recognizes its duty to assist in the education of individuals planning a career in the environmental industry. Consequently, the EPOC Environmental Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 to assist Connecticut residents who are attending a college or university (CT colleges or out of state colleges) and have declared majors pertinent to the environmental field. The scholarships are awarded annually to junior, senior, and graduate level students (full or part time) enrolled in accepted programs of study (see below) preparing the student to become a Technical Environmental Professional* in the State of Connecticut as defined by the CT DEP, or a professional in a related service discipline who may render technical assistance to the Technical Environmental Professional.
*As defined by the CT DEP, a Technical Environmental Professional (TEP) is anyone, including a Licensed Environmental Professional, who collects soil, water, vapor, or air samples in order to investigate and remediate pollution to the state's soil or water, and who may be directly employed or retained as a consultant by a public or private employer.
Accepted Programs of Study:
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Geology
Biology
Chemistry
Hydrogeology
Hydrology
Earth Science Natural Resource Management
Ecology
Soil Sciences
Water Resources
Toxicology
Wetland Science
Engineering: Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural
Other related degreed Environmental Programs
Application Instructions
EPOC accepts applications for our scholarship awards throughout the year. Our committee reviews applications in June/July and awards are given in September annually. Although you can apply for this scholarship online, we do require you to submit your transcripts by mail to: EPOC Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 176, Amston, CT 06231-0176. If you prefer, you can mail the entire application. Also, please note that while financial need may be taken into consideration, the scholarship will not be awarded solely on a financial need basis.
For more information and to apply, visit:
http://www.epoc.org/scapp2007.htm