Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline: July 1
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
PIRG offers scholarships to students who are actively engaged in public interest advocacy and environmental protection. First-generation students with a passion for social change are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demonstrate commitment to public interest issues (e.g., environmental protection, consumer rights)
- Leadership in activism/advocacy
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Resume/CV
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open Spring. Deadline July 1. Winners notified August.
Tips
Provide concrete examples of your activism and its impact. Connect your passion for public interest to your academic and career aspirations. Demonstrate leadership in your community.