DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 30, 2024) — River Action is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Eddy Scholarships. In partnership with BITCO Insurance Companies, River Action will award three $1,000 scholarships to students demonstrating 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 the 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 Quad Cities area of Iowa or Illinois.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: March 21, 2025
- Award Ceremony: Scholarships will be presented during the Eddy Awards at River Action’s annual Fish and Fire dinner on May 1, 2025, held at the Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Interested students can apply online at riveraction.org/scholarship. For questions, please call River Action at (563) 322-2969.
About the Eddy Awards:
River Action created the Eddy Awards in 2000 to 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.
