top of page
Throwing Caps

Scholarship Essay Contest

2025 - Applications Closed

Congratulations to:

1st Place - Frida Castenada Arango - Monterey High School
2nd Place - Minna Trokel - Carmel High School
3rd Place - Elena Gomez - Salinas High School

Check back in January 2026 for more opportunities!

Essay Contest.jpg

Essay Rules:

 

1. Essay: Why I want to pursue a career in natural sciences, and/or in a different career in which I can incorporate eco-friendly practices. Relate your experience that led you to your decision, and why you think it is an important career choice. Please city sources for any information you have used it in your essay. Minimum 500 words. Copy and paste your essay into this form, AND submit a .pdf of the essay, double spaced with your name, essay title, and school name at the top. 

​

2. Form signed by your counselor - Click Here to Download

​

3. Official Transcripts through Semester 1 of 12th grade.

​

4. Essays will be judged on: Supporting evidence, Topic Development, Originality, Grammar/Spelling/Mechanics, and Overall Organization

Essay Rubric - Click Here to Download

​

5. On-time submission by 5 PM April 1, 2025 

​​

Questions - Email Jan.Scott@MontereyAudubon.org

MONTEREY AUDUBON SOCIETY, PO BOX 5656, CARMEL, CA, 93921, USA   

Contact us: Info@MontereyAudubon.org

​

The Monterey Audubon Society is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, EIN 94-2397544. Contributions are tax-deductible.

​

bottom of page