Eddy Scholarships now taking applications

Students interested in studying the environment are welcome to apply for scholarships from River Action.

River Action is offering Eddy Scholarships to students who are committed to environmental interests as part of their annual Eddy Awards. The scholarship program was created in 2019 and is given to students “who embody the spirit of the Eddy Awards, going against the current to get things done.” Applicants should be majoring or minoring in an environment-related field at a college or university, or if currently a senior in high school, are planning to include a focus on an environmental related field in their college or university studies beginning in the summer or fall of 2024.

Three scholarships worth $1,000 each will be awarded based on the character, academic standing, school and community involvement and applicants’ career goals. Preference will be given to students who will be attending a college or university in the Quad Cities area.

The application deadline is March 22. Applicants will be interviewed in the final round of the selection process. Scholarships will be awarded during the Eddy Award Ceremony at River Action’s annual Fish & Fire dinner on April 25.

Click here to complete the online scholarship application or call (563) 322-2969 with questions.