Applications are now being accepted for River Action’s 2025 Eddy Scholarships. River Action will partner with BITCO Insurance Companies, Davenport, to award three $1,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
Established in 2019, the Eddy Scholarships honor students who embody the spirit of River Action’s Eddy Awards by “going against the current” to achieve meaningful environmental impact.
Eligible applicants must be majoring or minoring in an environment-related field at a college or university. Or, for high school seniors, planning to begin studies in an environment-related field in summer or fall of 2025.
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their character, academic standing, school and community involvement, and environment-focused career goals. Finalists will be invited for an interview during the selection process. Preference will be given to students attending a college or university in the Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities area.
Key Dates are:
- Application Deadline: Friday, March 21.
- Award Ceremony: Scholarships will be presented during the Eddy Awards at River Action’s annual Fish & Fire dinner. It will be on May 1 at the Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf.
Interested students can apply online at riveraction.org/scholarship. For questions, call River Action at (563) 322-2969.
River Action created the Eddy awards in 2000. They recognize innovative projects and programs that enhance the health and vitality of the Mississippi River. The awards celebrate courageous efforts that “go against the current” to achieve lasting environmental, cultural, or historical impact.
