Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or veteran with a strong interest in the environmental field and pursuing an environmental major
Application Available: November 1, 2024
Deadline Date: April 15, 2025
Scholarship Details:
History
The Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship fund has been established to honor the late Edward W. Cooch, Jr. (1920-2010). “Ned” as many of us knew him, was an avid environmentalist with a deep passion for the natural lands and water resources of the State of Delaware. In 1982 Ned was one of the founders of the Christina Conservancy which promotes the preservation and restoration of the natural and historic resources of the Christina River Watershed. Ned was one of the driving forces and an inspiration for the Christina River Watershed Cleanup, which was started in 1992, and has removed hundreds of tons of trash from the watershed. Ned was an active member of the Delaware community and demonstrated a deep commitment to the natural environment.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be applying to a properly accredited community college, college, or university for the fall semester 2025;
- Must be a Delaware resident;
- Must be a senior in a Delaware high school or veteran of the U.S. armed services;
- Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater;
- Must major in an environmental field of study;
- Must demonstrate a strong interest in water resources and the environment (example: participate in river cleanups, engage in school Eco-club projects, elect to take environmental classes, etc.).
Application Requirements:
- Completed application
- Summary of volunteer activities and/or job history
- Official transcript
- Copy of SAT/ACT scores (Optional)
- Two letters of recommendation
- For U.S. veterans a copy of your military ID or discharge papers.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Essay Details:
Describe your academic and career goals as it relates to preserving, restoring and conserving water resources and the natural environment (not to exceed 700 words).
• Additional info – Summary of volunteer activities and/or job history.
Award Amount: $2,500
Award Details:
This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one student, selected by the scholarship committee, who demonstrates the ideals that Ned Cooch carried out in his daily life. The scholarship will be directly deposited to the University/College school account designated by the student.
Website/URL: http://www.christinaconservancy.org/scholarship/edward-w-cooch-jr-scholarship/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Martha Narvaez
Contact Email: mcorrozi@udel.edu
Contact Phone Number: 3024380389
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
All applications and supporting materials must be received by the Christina Conservancy Scholarship Committee at either the email address or mailing address listed below no later than Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Word and/or PDF files sent by email will be accepted by the due date.
Email Word or PDF files to: Mail to:
mcorrozi@udel.edu Christina Conservancy Scholarship Committee
C/O Cooch Scholarship Committee Chairperson
1201 Orange Street, Suite 640
Wilmington, DE 19801
For questions or more information please contact:
Martha Narvaez (mcorrozi@udel.edu), Water Resources Center, University of Delaware and Scholarship Chair for the Christina Conservancy
Filters:
Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident, Veteran/Active Duty/1st Responder (Personal/Relative)
Areas of Study: Agricultural Sciences, Anthropology, Sociology, & Social Sciences, Biological, Biomedical Studies, & Pre-Med Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Cultural, Minority, Group Studies & Global Studies, Political Science, Public Health & Management, Public Policy & Social Services
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior