Scholarship Description
Students who study environmental science, biology, engineering, or a related physical sciences major make up the majority of the college graduates who go on to become the foremost experts in environmental testing, both in the lab and the field, and developers of new technologies for the trade. Recognizing the industry’s need for dedicated individuals with a high-quality education, our Founder, Robert Weitz, has committed to providing scholarship opportunities for those seeking careers in science and environmental inspection. The RTK Scholars Program provides up to a $1,000 scholarship to qualifying applicants.
Award Type: Outside Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000, $500, and $250
Award Format: Essay writing competition to be judged by RTK founder Robert Weitz and a panel of environmental inspectors and experts
Number of Awards: Up to 3 per school year
Submission Deadline: May 15th and September 15th each calendar year
Eligibility Requirements
Must be enrolled in a participating accredited school, college, or university;
Must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 (Please attach a PDF copy of your unofficial transcript for verification);
Must be a high school senior, or college freshman, sophomore, or junior;
Must be majoring in or planning to major in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, or Engineering;
Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident.
Application Process & Submission
Applicants should provide an original 500-word essay on why they study (or want to study) environmental sciences, and how they feel they will contribute to advancements in the field following graduation.
Essays should be submitted to [email protected]. The subject line should read “RTK Scholarship Essay.”
Please include your first and last name, email address, mailing address, phone number, year in school, and school that you will be/are attending*. Also please provide a transcript as proof of your 3.0 GPA.
Essays will be submitted to our committee for evaluation by May 15th or September 15th of each calendar year for consideration. Winners will be notified by email.
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type:
Num Awards: 3
Min Award: 250
Max Award: 1,000
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Sponsoring Organization
RTK Environmental Group
244 Madison Avenue Suite 285
New York, NY 10016
Contact Person: Mr. Robert Weitz, CMI, Founder of RTK Environmental Group
Phone: 1-800-392-6468
Fax:
Web: http://www.rtkenvironmental.com/about/scholarship/
Email:
