Make it possible for students and educators to attend the conference. Your name and/or organization will be prominently featured in the conference program, highlighting your generosity.

There are two different scholarship funds you can contribute to: the Mike Mercer Student/Young Adult Scholarship Fund, and the EEAW Educators Scholarship Fund. Continue reading for details on both.

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP: February 15, 2011

 To apply for an Educator or Youth Scholarship, please click here.

Mike Mercer Student/Young Adult Scholarship Fund

Mike Mercer was a dedicated teacher and environmental education specialist with Seattle Public Utilities for 27 years. He was active in environmental education throughout his adult life, first as a teacher here in Washington State, then in Australia, followed by a long and distinguished career with the City of Seattle. He also served on the board of EEAW. Mike worked hard to open up environmental learning to disadvantaged youth, many of whom would never have had a real opportunity to explore and learn about the natural world.

On July 13, 2007, Mike died suddenly of a massive heart attack. In honor and remembrance of Mike, and all that he did and stood for, a special scholarship fund was created to support the participation in environmental and outdoor education programs by at-risk, disadvantaged and/or culturally diverse young adults, as well as students who qualify based on financial need.

To qualify, applicants must be 25 years old or younger. All scholarships will be awarded based on individual circumstances (greatest need and/or those who have not had an opportunity to attend an EEAW conference before).

Donations and sponsorships of any amount will benefit deserving students. Thank you for your generosity.
 
 
EEAW Educators Scholarship Fund

The Educator/Teacher Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for school teachers and other educators to attend the EEAW annual conference. These scholarships target teachers of youth who are at-risk, disadvantaged, culturally diverse, and/or come from low-income areas, as well as teachers or other educators who qualify based on financial need. 

To qualify, an applicant must be a full-time educator or teacher at a school, non-profit institution, or other environmental organization, or a pre-service teacher candidate. Preference will be given to applicants who cannot participate in the conference without financial assistance. All scholarships will be awarded based on individual circumstances (greatest need and/or those who have not had an opportunity to attend the EEAW conference before). 

Donations and sponsorships of any amount will benefit deserving educators. Thank you for your generosity.

 
For more information, please contact EEAW at info@eeaw.org or (360) 943-6643.