ERI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This document/application can also be viewed on our website at erinj.com
Since our establishment in 1990, Environmental Resolutions, Inc. (ERI) has provided exceptional engineering, environmental, and land use planning services to the private and local government sector throughout the State of New Jersey. Our firm provides vital services such as Civil Engineering and Roadway Design, Construction Management and Inspection, Recreation and Parks Design, Landscape Architecture, Land Use Planning and Redevelopment, Bridge Inspection, Traffic Engineering, Dam Safety Inspection, and Demolition and Asbestos Management. We also perform services such as Storm Water Management, Water and Wastewater Engineering, and Solid Waste Management. In addition, we have Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRPs) on staff who perform all aspects of environmental remediation services.
ERI is pleased to offer a $2,000 scholarship to one deserving Rowan University undergraduate student. The ERI Scholarship program was initiated to recognize exceptional Rowan students who, at a minimum, have completed their second year in one (1) of the following academic disciplines: Civil & Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography/Community & Environmental Planning, GIS, or Construction Management.
Our scholarship will be awarded in July 2021.
Purpose:
The purpose of the ERI Scholarship is to recognize exceptional students at Rowan University who are studying in academic majors that are consistent with ERI's mission of providing excellent engineering, environmental and land use planning services.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the ERI Scholarship, applicants must currently be enrolled full time at Rowan University in the fall semester 2021, and meet the following requirements:
• Major declared in one of the following academic disciplines:
o Civil & Environmental Engineering o Environmental Science
o Geology
o Geography/Community & Environmental Planning o GIS
o Construction Management
• Reside/Have a permanent address in one of the following NJ Counties:
o Atlantic o Burlington o Camden o Cape May o Cumberland o Gloucester
o Mercer o Monmouth o Ocean o Passaic o Salem o Somerset
• Must provide proof of permanent address in form of valid government-issued identification.
• Must, at a minimum, have completed their second year in one (1) of the academic disciplines listed above.
• Obtained a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Has not previously interned or worked for ERI or is not directly related to any current or past ERI staff member.
• Be of good character and have no criminal record.
• Conducted Community Service and/or participated in Extracurricular Activities while attending college.
• Be recognized by at least one (1) of their professors for their academic success.
Applications must include:
• Completed Application Form.
• Completed Essay Template Form explaining why the applicant chose his/her major, what career he/she plans on pursuing and what goals he/she expects to attain.
• Official or non-official college transcript (must be inclusive of the Spring 2021 semester).
• Proof of permanent address (government-issued ID such as passport, driver’s license, or voter ID).
• At least one (1) signed recommendation letter from a professor in the student's academic major.
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Selection:• Selection is based on the application and essay submitted by the student, stated interest in their field, academic performance, community service/extracurricular activities, positive character, and recommendation letter(s).
• All submitted applications will be reviewed by the ERI Scholarship Committee for recommendation to the firm’s principals for final decision and award.
• The ERI Scholarship Committee reserves the right to recommend that no award be made in a particular year if no meritorious applications are received.
Award:
• (One) $2,000 scholarship will be awarded.
• Recipients will be notified of selection by email by July 30, 2021. A formal award letter will follow via USMail.
• Recipient name and photo will be incorporated into ERI’s social media announcement of the award. The scholarship winner agrees to come to the ERI office in Mt. Laurel for a public relations photo.
• Award funds will be deposited to the recipient's account and will be applied (in full) to their tuition through the Rowan University Bursar’s office. The scholarship is to be used for tuition and will be disbursed for the 2021 fall semester.
Questions: Email questions to [email protected] with “2021 ERI Scholarship Question” in the subject line.
Disqualification: All application requirements must be fulfilled. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be considered. All applications must be signed.
Other Information: Applications are only available on the ERI website at www.erinj.com .
Disclaimer: Award does not indicate promise of a job or internship with ERI. The ERI Scholarship Committee has the right to request additional documentation from applicants as needed.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Deadline: Applications and all required information as stated in this application must be postmarked, hand- delivered, or emailed by 5:00 PM on July 2, 2021.
If mailing or hand-delivering, submit Completed Applications to:
ATTN: ERI Scholarship Committee Environmental Resolutions, Inc.
815 East Gate Drive, Suite 103 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
If emailing, submit Completed Applications to: [email protected]
• Applicant name and “Scholarship Committee” must appear in the subject line.
• Application and accompanying documents must be sent as one (1) PDF file.
No faxed applications will be accepted.
Recommendation Letters:
• Letter(s) must be on Rowan University/Department letterhead and include professor name, contact information, and name of scholarship applicant.
• Letter(s) can be mailed directly to ERI at the address listed above or can be emailed to [email protected] in PDF format with “Scholarship Committee” and applicant’s name in the subject line.
• Letter(s) must be received by 5:00 PM on July 2, 2021.
ERI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applications must be received by 5:00 PM, July 2, 2021
Please note:
A response to your application will be sent via email, so please make sure to include your current email address and ensure that all information is legible.NAME: ______________________________________________ UNIVERSITY ID# _______________
Last First Middle
DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER: _______________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________
PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
Street Address City State Zip
MAJOR/ Civil & Environmental Engineering Environmental Science ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE:
(check one) Geology Construction Management
GIS Geography/Community &
Environmental Planning DEGREE PURSUED: (check one) BS BA GPA: __________________
EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION: _____________________
Month/Year
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED (please include name and dollar amount): ______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
CURRENT OR PREVIOUS (within the past 3 years) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND/OR COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES:
Date Activity Supervisor Supervisor
Day Phone Number*
(Please put additional names on another sheet if needed.)
The ERI Scholarship Committee may contact the supervisors listed on this form to provide verification.
I HAVE ATTACHED OR EMAILED THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THIS APPLICATION:
Completed and Signed Application Form.
Completed Essay Template explaining why I chose my major, what career I would like to pursue, and what my goals are.
College Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted) Copy of a valid government-issued ID.
At least one (1) signed and sealed recommendation letter (emailed/mailed separately).
I hereby state that all information contained within this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and all essays are my own work.
_______________________________________________ __________________________
Applicant Signature Date
ERI Scholarship Application 2021 ESSAY TEMPLATE
Please fill out this template for the essay component of your application. Please type all responses, and each section is limited to a maximum of 250 words.
NAME: __________________________________________________ UNIVERSITY ID# _______________
Last, First Middle
EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION: _______________________
PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________
Street Address City State Zip
1. Reason I selected my Academic Discipline (major) :
2. My intended career :
3. My professional goals :
