Vermont Business Magazine Green Mountain College, the nation's number-one college for sustainability-based education, reminds high school seniors that the essay deadline for its newFirst in Sustainability Scholarship Awardis right around the corner. All essays must be submitted online and received byFebruary 15, 2017by11:59 pm Pacific time. For students who are passionate about pursuing careers in social, economic and/or environmental sustainability, this is an opportunity to take full advantage ofGreen Mountain College'spremier curriculum.
The winning student will receive free tuition, room, board and fees for all four years at the college—a total value of$200,000.
"We are thrilled to enable a student who is passionate about a career in sustainability to get a head start atGreen Mountain College," saidRobert (Bob) Allen, President of the institution. "As the #1 college for sustainability in the nation, we are empowering our students to make a meaningful impact for generations to come."
Any high school senior applying for admission toGreen Mountain College'sclass of 2021 is eligible for this scholarship. Applicants are required to submit an additional essay, describing what change they would like to make for a better and more sustainable world. The piece (up to 800 words) should address these two topics:
- This is what you would change.
- This is how an education atGreen Mountain Collegewill prepare you to make the change.
One winner will be announcedApril 15, 2017. The online application form can be found atgreenmtn.edu/sustainabilityscholarship.
Green Mountain Collegeoffers 22 academic majors and 32 additional minors and certificates, all built on its core sustainability focused general education curriculum. Students also gain extensive practical experience, an advantage when entering the "green jobs" market. Ninety-seven percent of graduates are employed or in graduate school and ninety-five percent of graduates are satisfied or very satisfied in their work.
Green Mountain Collegeoffers rolling admissions. To apply for next year's freshman class, visitdiscover.greenmtn.edu/applynow/inquiryform. For additional information about the scholarship, emailKaren Martinsen Flemingat[email protected].
AboutGreen Mountain College– Purposeful, Personal, Practical
The nation's number-one college and curriculum for sustainability,Green Mountain Collegeprepares students to build meaningful careers pursuing social, economic and environmental sustainability. The college's holistic sustainability-based education, built on a core sustainability focused general education curriculum, enables students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in our rapidly changing world. The college also offers online master's degree programs, and a three-year B.S. degree in partnership with The Killington Resort. For more information, visitwww.greenmtn.edu.
SOURCEPOULTNEY, Vt.,Feb. 6, 2017/PRNewswire/ --Green Mountain CollegeTo apply, please visitgreenmtn.edu/sustainabilityscholarship.