Eco-Hero Scholarship

Mounting evidence suggests we’re in a midst of worldwide climate change that has made sustainability and green living top priorities for the future of our civilization. While it’s easy for older people to make light of the potential effects on the planet, today’s children are the ones who will have to deal with it.

Thankfully, some children are taking matters into their own hands, and the San Francisco-based nonprofit Action for Nature has taken it upon itself to reward them with its Eco-Hero Award. The organization invites kids 8 to 16 to submit self-initiated projects that concern environmental health and conservation for multiple prizes of up to $500. Last year’s winners included projects on protecting horseshoe crabs, planting trees, creating a community garden, and launching an advocacy website. Multiple prizes are offered in the 8-13 age group, as well as the 14-16 group.

Award: $500
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2011
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