The Henry David Thoreau Foundation attracts and sustains outstanding young leaders in diverse disciplines who will safeguard the environmental welfare of future generations. Candidates for the Henry David Thoreau Scholarship must be residents of Massachusetts. The candidates must also be enrolled in and graduate from a Massachusetts high school in the year they apply for a scholarship and begin college studies. Students with strong academic qualifications and a commitment to the environmental field may apply for an undergraduate scholarship totaling up to $30,000, usually distributed at $7,500 per year for tuition use only, to the student's institution of choice.

Henry David Thoreau Scholars may select an accredited college or university anywhere in North America. After enrolling and choosing any major, they are required to carry 25 percent of their undergraduate course work in subjects related to the environment. To maintain scholarship assistance, Scholars are required to submit an annual report of their activities in the environmental field, including academic courses. Scholars must provide an official copy of their transcript at the end of each marking period and maintain more than a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale to remain eligible for scholarship support.

In addition, Henry David Thoreau Scholars are strongly encouraged to secure and complete an internship in the environmental field, which commonly occurs between their junior and senior year. Upon approval by the Selection Committee, students receive a $1,000 internship stipend.

Policy of Nondiscrimination
The Henry David Thoreau Foundation does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its scholarship programs, or other Foundation-administered programs and activities.

The Board of Trustees of the Henry David Thoreau Scholarship Fund reserves the right to revise or change all policies governing the program.

"Individually and together, our Henry David Thoreau Scholars and alumni are sure to make significant contributions to the health and well-being of our world and in the lives of those who inhabit it."

John R. Galvin
President, Trustee