FAQ
Q. When does the online application open?
A. The online application opens on October 15th.
Q. When is the application deadline?
A. You must submit your online application as well as any supplementary materials by February 1st.
Q. Can applications be hand-delivered?
A. No. Only online applications will be accepted. If we request any supplementary materials, you may mail them to us at 265 Medford Street, Suite 102, Somerville, MA 02143.
Q. What are your ETS and ACT codes so I can send my test scores?
A. The Thoreau Foundation currently does not require SAT or ACT scores.
Q. Do my references have to be sent separately?
A. No. Please complete our reference requests as directed by the online application.
Q. How/when will I be notified about my scholarship status?
A. You will receive notification via email by April 30th.
Meet Our Scholars
Although it is certainly dangerous to focus on adaptation exclusively without addressing the root causes of climate change...adaptation is a powerful way to visualize climate change for people. When you see the changes that people are forced to make to survive or deal with the existing reality of climate change, it can spark a better understanding of the need to address root causes, even as we adapt. Adaptation and mitigation should not be siloed.