Sacramento Region REACH (Rincon Environment and Climate Heroes) Scholarship

The scholarship was established to promote and encourage racial diversity in the environmental industry. Rincon Consultants, Inc. believes that fostering a workplace where diversity of perspectives and opinions are encouraged and will lead to a more informed, creatively aligned, and socially aware team. Promoting diversity in the environmental industry will encourage and expand overall awareness and creatively in addressing environmental concerns.

Eligibility Requirements

• Area of Study/Interest: Environment
• Graduating high school student or undergraduate college student (college freshman, sophomores, or junior) planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year accredited college/university in California.
• Must be currently attending or have attended a high school or college in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento & Yolo Counties.
• Applicants must be a person of color (African American or Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian/Alaskan Native). Preference will be given to Hispanic/Latino applicants.
• Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA.
• Demonstrate financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application
• Preference will be given to applicants who are first generation college students.
• Applicant must intend to enroll full time at an accredited California college in the upcoming academic year.

Application Requirements

• Submit the General Application before applying to the Sacramento Region REACH Scholarship opportunity.
• Essay: In 100 – 250 words, please describe why you are interested in environmentalism, and what you have done or plan to do to preserve and protect the environment.
• Reference letter: provide a letter of reference from an individual who you are not related to. The reference letter must identify the individuals name, title, and relationship to you.

Scholarship Award

• Award payment is sent to the college/university in one (1) payment and divided evenly between the academic term.
• The scholarship can be used for the cost of attendance (tuition, fees and educational expenses such as books and school supplies and housing).
• Recipients may be considered for an internship during their junior or senior years of college at the nearest Rincon Consultants office.
• The scholarship is renewable up to four (4) years. You must reapply to be considered for a renewal award.