So far, the Student Senate has outlined the criteria in four parts; the 'candidate' must: show initiative in the community (not necessarily just at school), go “beyond the basics of carpooling and recycling”, “have a significant influence on others' behavior”, and have made efforts to address ecologically negative behavior in themselves and others.
In order to qualify for the scholarship, you must be nominated by a fellow Cutthroat, then write an application essay detailing your past and present 'green' activities.
The scholarship, which will be entirely funded by the Student Senate, would be “offered on a need blind basis”, meaning a student from any income level can be awarded. The winner is decided by a majority vote among Student Senate officers. So far, the senate has agreed that the scholarship will be for students whose actions “go beyond just them, not necessarily the student who creates the least waste”, says Katie Dumke, 10th grade Class Representative.
The funds behind the scholarship come mainly from the weekly Student Senate barbeque, noted for its environmentally friendly policies, such its $1 discount for buyers using their own dishware.
As
another valuable facet to the Community School experience, the Green
Student Scholarship will provide green students a means to 'sustain'
their continued place at Community School.