Internships & Scholarships

​In all of human history, we have never known an existential threat like climate change. But humans are cognitively wired to deny, ignore, or remain complacent to the crisis regardless of the floods, droughts, wildfires, rising sea levels, and other evidence surrounding us. With the current federal administration, climate change deniers and fossil fuel leaders have ascended to positions of great power. 

Given this reality, we must step up. The need for scientifically accurate climate education and positive action is more important than ever. Young people are on the front line of this movement, and the Center for Climate Protection has been investing in youth leadership for many years. Here are some avenues we offer that can help you take action:

Internships
The Center for Climate Protection’s (CCP) ECO2school Program is looking for creative high school & college students as interns for the 2018-19 school year.  As an intern, you will spend at least 20 hours working with staff on a service learning project related to transportation, sustainability, and climate change.  

​Internships are a great addition to a resume, job or college application. If you have a community service requirement or senior project to complete, we can work with your school’s requirements. You will learn new skills, contribute something big to your community, and have fun while doing it! Past participants have won awards, scholarships, and letters of recommendation for their work with us. 

College Internship Application (pdf)

Scholarships

ECO2school's World Changers Career Pathways Scholarship engages the next generation of problem solvers and creative thinkers to apply themselves to positive solutions to the climate challenge.

​World Changers is a merit-based scholarship for graduating seniors who have engaged in community projects with measurable carbon dioxide emission reductions. A strong applicant will be able to clearly articulate their leadership in both planning and organizing activities that tangibly reduce greenhouse gas emissions here in Sonoma County.

Watch informational video HERE

Download Scholarship Application (pdf)
Download Scholarship Guidelines (pdf)
​Download Scholarship Flier (pdf)
Download Make Your Actions Count (pdf)

Applications for 2018-19 School Year due date May 20th.
Questions? Contact the ECO2school team at [email protected] or call 707-525-1665 x119. 

Past Winners:

2018-19 School Year:
 Celeste Chavez-Hernandez- Casa Grande High School
Project: As President of Casa's Environmental Club, implemented various Cut Your Carbon activities with about 15 tons of CO2 saved over 2 years.

Caitlin Grace & Dominique Garzoli- Santa Rosa High School
Project: Implemented carbon-reduction events and school activities over their 3 year involvement with the Eco Club on campus. 

Solana Jolly- Windsor High School
Project: Over four years as a climate activist on campus, Solana reduced over 11 tons of CO2, reached thousands of students, and implemented Green Week during her senior year.

Eleanor Jaffe- Analy High School
Project: As a climate activist in 350.org's Youth v. Apocalypse fellowship, Eleanor wrote and delivered speeches throughout Sonoma County inspiring her fellow students and community members to confront climate change from personal, community, and policy avenues.
 
2017-18 School Year:
Geena Espinoza- Santa Rosa High School
Project: Implemented ECO2school Challenge for 3 years in a row as President of Eco Club. Total carbon savings calculated at over 2 tons.  (see project description here)

Delaney Miller & Emily Gassaway- Windsor High School
Project: Helped organize Green Week with carbon saving activities everyday including Walk and Roll day, No idling day, and Cocoa for Carpools. Saved 852 pounds of carbon during their Green Week.  (see project description here)