Scholarship Information
About the Scholarship
In accordance with our mission to promote and support education, the Eastman Charitable
Foundation (ECF) Board of Trustees instituted an annual Scholarship Program in 2013. The
scholarship(s) are open to any graduating high school senior living in Grantham, Enfield or
Springfield. Priority is given to applicants intending to pursue studies related to environmental
stewardship.
About the Foundation
The Eastman Charitable Foundation was established in 2005. The mission of this non-profit
organization is to promote environmental stewardship, education and green recreation through
grants and scholarships within Grantham, Enfield and Springfield. Funds are raised through
corporate and private donations to enable the Foundation to award a wide variety of
community-oriented grants. The annual scholarship program is a component of the
Foundation’s educational mission.
Scholarship Awards
Scholarship awards are in the amount of $2,000. Award decisions are made by the ECF Scholarship Committee, endorsed by the ECF Trustees and are final.
Who Should Apply
Graduating high school seniors who will be attending an accredited 2-year technical school or community college, or a 4-year college/university after graduation AND who are either (1) living full-time in Grantham, Enfield, Springfield or (2) living full-time or part-time in the Eastman Community.
Candidate Criteria:
- Demonstrate an active interest in environmental responsibility through course work
and/or volunteering in the community - Demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence
- Demonstrate leadership ability
- Plan to study in the fields of environmental science, sustainability, environmental
health, climate change, environmental policy or law, or a related field in a post-
secondary school setting
When to Apply
2026 applications can be downloaded on the ECF website. ECF will begin accepting applications
on Monday, January 19, 2026. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Submission Instructions
- PREFERRED: Download and complete the fillable PDF application form on your computer that you can find here. Save it, and send as an attachment along with your essayto scholarship@ecfnh.org
- Or print and complete the application in ink. Scan it and send the scanned document as an attachment along with your essay to scholarship@ecfnh.org
- Or print and complete the application. Mail the hard copy application and essay to
Eastman Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1825, Grantham, NH 03753
Submissions must to be postmarked by Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation is required. Please ask your teacher or guidance counselor to send
their letter of recommendation directly to: scholarship@ecfnh.org
Personal Essay
A personal essay is required. Please see application for prompt for the 300-500 word essay.
Questions?
Questions regarding the application process may be emailed to the Scholarship Chair:
scholarship@ecfnh.org
For more information about the Foundation, visit www.ecfnh.org.
Award Decisions
The successful applicants will be notified by email on Monday, May 11, 2026, followed by a mailed letter.
Scholarship Program Timeline:
| Jan 19, 2026 | Applications available for 2026 Scholarships |
| April 26, 2026 | Applications due You can submit by email (preferred), or regular mail. |
| Electronically submit to: scholarship@ecfnh.org | |
| Mail to: ECF, PO Box 1825, Grantham, NH 03753 | |
| May 11, 2026 | Recipient(s) notified of decision |
Thank you for your interest in the Eastman Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program. The Trustees invite you to visit other links included on our Home Page to learn more about grants, projects and donations.
