The goal of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ is to elevate young people (including disadvantaged and at-risk youth) into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental stewardship projects. A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to the author of the top Apprentice Ecologist essay.

The goals of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ are to:

1. Elevate youth into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental cleanup and conservation projects,
2. Empower young people to rebuild the environmental and social well-being of our communities,
3. Improve local living conditions for both citizens and wildlife through education, activism, and action.

Here's how to become an official Apprentice Ecologist and be considered for a scholarship:

1. Conduct your own environmental stewardship project.
2. Take a few digital photos of your project in action.
3. Write an essay about your project and what it meant to you.
4. Register and upload your favorite project photo along with your essay.