Carol Jorgensen Scholarship

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2011 Carol Jorgensen Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship

This scholarship provides $1,000 to a full time student pursuing an
undergraduate degree in an environmental stewardship discipline,
including environmental studies, natural resource management, the
natural sciences, public administration, public policy, and related
disciplines.

SAIGE established this award to honor the memory and legacy of Carol
Jorgensen whose service to her family, community, country, and Mother
Earth was an inspiration for all. Carol was Tlingit from the Yandestake
Village in southeast Alaska and was part of the Eagle/Killer Whale Fin
House of Klukwan. She served many years in public service, most recently
as Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s American
Indian Environmental Office. She had a deep connection to our shared
Earth and was a passionate advocate for protecting the environment and
human health in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants must be affiliated with a federally recognized tribe
and be a full time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in an
environmental stewardship discipline (e.g., environmental studies,
natural resource management, the natural sciences, public
policy/administration with environmental focus, and related
disciplines). Tribal enrollment is not required, but tribal affiliation
must be verified by a letter of support from a current or former tribal
government official or respected member of the tribal community.

APPLICATION PACKAGE

Transcript: A copy of your most recent undergraduate transcript
(enrolled freshmen may substitute a high school transcript).

Letter of Support: Applicants must submit a letter of support from a
current or former tribal government official or respected member of the
tribal community. This letter should attest to the applicant’s
commitment to community service, leadership, or record of participation
in the cultural and spiritual life of the community.

Personal Statement: The personal statement is the most important part of
the application. It is your opportunity to tell evaluators about
yourself and your interest in environmental stewardship. Your essay
should be personal, clear, concise, and describe how your undergraduate
studies support your commitment to environmental stewardship. We
recommend that applicants use their personal statements to highlight any
past activities that illustrate a commitment to environmental
stewardship. Personal statements should not exceed 2 pages in length and
should contain the applicants full name, address, phone number, and
e-mail address.

Optional Material: In addition to the above, applicants may include
additional documents (e.g., additional letters of support from community
members/educators; a personal resume highlighting work or volunteer
activities in environmental, natural resource, and/or community
services; writing samples; etc.). Evaluators will take these additional
materials into account, but they are not required for a complete
application package.

APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE

A complete application package (transcript, letter of support, and
personal statement) must be received by end of business on June 3, 2011.
All material should be sent via e-mail (jones.luke@epa.gov), fax
(202.564.0298), or regular mail to:

SAIGE Carol Jorgensen Memorial Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship
c/o Luke Jones, American Indian Environmental Office (2690-M)
US Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460

(See attached file: Carol Jorgensen Scholarship for Environmental
Stewardship.pdf)