SCHOLARSHIPS & Awards
TMRF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD: SPRING OF 2025
Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation (TMRF) is committed to supporting the scholastic achievements of graduating seniors from public and private high schools located within the TTUSD boundary, including Truckee High, North Tahoe High, Forest Charter High, Sierra Continuation High School, Cold Stream Alternative, Sugar Bowl Academy, and Tahoe Expedition Academy.
In the Spring of 2025, TMRF will award one TMRF Environmental Award in the amount of up to $100,000 to a high school student enrolling in higher education during the Fall of 2025. The Environmental Award will be paid out at $25,000 per year, for four years.
(please note the student MUST check climate change and/or the human condition to see our TMRF award!)
Environmental Award applications are due annually in the Spring, with finalists selected by the TMRF Scholarship Committee. Each finalist will be interviewed individually as part of the selection process.
The winner of the TMRF Environmental Award will be selected based on these criteria:
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This TMRF Environmental Award scholarship seeks to recognize students committed to combatting climate change and/or improving conditions for humanity. These awards are given to students who demonstrate activities, successful academics, and/or clear vision around these particular issues.
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Demonstrated interest and/or clear vision around the student’s ability to significantly improve the climate and/or the human condition.
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Academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.5)
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Financial need and vocational interest are considered, but a scholarship may be awarded based on merit as well as financial need.
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Extra-curricular activities, environmental interests, and volunteer efforts.
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Individual interviews (if selected as a finalist). Finalists will be provided additional information to prepare for interviews.
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Must be a resident of Truckee, uninc. Placer County around Truckee and/or North Lake Tahoe (California side only). Or student must attend a high school within the TTUSD boundary.
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This award is open to public and private school students in this geographic area.
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Award winners must attend a 2- or 4- year institution in the Fall of 2025, in pursuit of a degree or vocational certificate.
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If the winner is unable to accept the full award amount, the remaining funds may be allocated to the runners-up.
Scholarship applications are due annually in the spring, with finalists selected by the Tahoe Mountain Resorts Scholarship Committee. Each finalist will be interviewed individually as part of the selection process.
SIERRA COLLEGE TRUCKEE CAMPUS EMT COURSE AWARDS
(JANUARY-MAY 2025)
TMRF supports local residents in furthering their education and workforce skills. To that end, TMRF is awarding EMT Course Awards of up to $600 each, for students participating in the EMT class at Sierra College’s Truckee Campus in the Spring of 2025 (January-May). Criteria for these awards are:
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Eligible students must reside in the TMRF boundary area (same as the TTUSD: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1733961638/ttusdorg/bnjmdjofjiajqx2zcktb/SchoolDistrictBoundaryMapbyHighSchools.pdf)
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Eligible students cannot be co-enrolled in high school.
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Awards will be paid upon completion.
To Apply for this EMT Award, please send the following information, in one single submittal, to scholarship@tmrfoundation.com:
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A copy of your registration for the EMT Course at Sierra College Truckee Campus for the Spring of 2025. (Pls provide in PDF format)
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Proof of residence within the TTUSD boundary (bank statement, ID, utility payment, rent/mortgage pmt, etc.) (Pls provide in PDF format).
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A personal statement (no longer than 250 words) addressing your commitment to combating climate change and/or improving the human condition. (Pls provide in PDF, Microsoft Word, or email text.)
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Resume with your name, address, contact information (email and phone number), and prior education, work experience, etc. (Pls provide in PDF format).
Applications are DUE by March 31st, 2025.
FIRE academy AWARD
BY THE NUMBERS
Between 2017 and 2024, TMRF has made over $476,000 in scholarship awards.
Our 2024 scholarships amounting to $120,000 in the Tahoe-Truckee area included:
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One (1) $100,000 scholarships awarded, paid in four annual increments of $25,000
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Six (6) $2,000 awards to local residents taking the EMT course at Sierra College’s Truckee Campus in the Spring of 2024
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much do you give out each year?
TMRF has given in the range of $100,000 or more annually for student scholarships and awards over the last several years. From year to year the amount varies, and may include a combination of awards for high school students who will be attending a 2-year or 4-year college/university or vocational program and adult residents pursuing additional education or training in areas that align with TMRF’s mission and values.
Can you tell me about the scholarship process?
For students graduating from high school, TMRF works directly with Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) and their consolidated application process. The students complete one common online application for community scholarships. For adult education/training awards, award timing varies. The application process is the responsibility of the student.
Once the scholarship application portal or application timeline has been closed for submissions, the scholarship committee meets and reviews all completed applications. Based on this initial review, the committee may invite a select group of finalists to interview. In a speed dating like setting, interviewees spend five minutes with each committee member. After the interview process has concluded, the committee makes its final selections and assigns awards.
How important are grades?
For graduating high school applicants, candidates must have a 3.50 or greater GPA. Adult education awards have criteria that are specific to those awards.
However, in addition to eligibility requirements around residency, there are other influencing factors the Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation Scholarship Committee selects recipients based on including:
a) Demonstrated interest and/or clear vision around the student’s ability to significantly improve the climate and/or the human condition.
b) Academic history and focus.
c) Extra-curricular activities and/or volunteer efforts
d) Financial need
e) Individual interviews (if selected as a finalist). Finalists will be provided additional information to prepare for interviews.
Are scholarships paid directly to the recipient or to the school?
Whichever the family prefers, or the school requires. However, proof of enrollment is required annually.
When are the scholarships awarded?
Scholarships are awarded throughout the year. For graduating high school seniors, the scholarship application and award process occurs each Spring (mid-January through April). The actual funding is distributed later, dependent on recipients submitting the proper documentation and proof of enrollment. Funding for adult education or training is distributed based on the terms of the specific award.