The Ann E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship

Purpose: Citizens for Alternatives to Chemical Contamination is proud to announce the offering of a scholarship in honor of Ann E. Hunt (July 4,1948 – April 29, 2023) who worked with Citizens for Alternatives to Chemical Contamination as the Executive Director and later the treasurer for nearly 50 years. Together we feel that CACC’s goal to be an environmental advocacy organization dedicated to the principles of social and environmental justice, pollution prevention, citizen empowerment, and protection of the Great Lakes Ecosystem can best be obtained by encouraging the next generation to follow the example set forth by Ann’s determination and passion to provide a safe and clean environment for everyone’s future. The amount of $2,000 will be awarded on an annual basis to a third- or fourth-year college student majoring in the field of Environmental Studies at a Michigan College or University.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be a third- or fourth-year student attending an accredited U.S. college or university in the state of Michigan. Applicants must be planning to pursue a career in an environmental field. At the start of the term for which the scholarship is sought, the applicant must be:
- Enrolled as a full-time student who has junior, senior, or graduate student status.
- Has a declared major and a course of study leading to an environmental career. Preferred courses of study include environmental engineering, physical or natural sciences, natural resources, environmental law, public health, social science, public policy, environmental journalism or environmental education.

Conditions: This is a one-time $2,000 scholarship per student per academic year. Scholarship checks will be payable jointly to the scholarship recipient and the respective university or college. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books and mandatory fees. Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to revise and resubmit an application during a subsequent academic year.

Application Procedure:
An essay of 500 – 750 words describing:
- the applicant’s career goals and how they will promote better understanding, awareness, and/or solutions to current or future environmental challenges
- how the scholarship will support the larger of the applicant’s work
A resume including the following:
- Full- and part-time employment since high school graduation and while in college; semesters with dates of attendance; and extra-curricular activities listed in chronological order
- Statement of major, GPA, year in school or graduate school, and a copy of the applicant’s transcript (un-official transcript is acceptable)
- Semester and year that scholarship is being requested for
- The name and phone number of a professor, academic advisor, or department chair who has agreed to provide a recommendation for the applicant and who can confirm the applicant’s course of study and academic status. A recommendation need not be submitted with the application but may be requested by the Scholarship Committee.