The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The Friends of Moraine Hills State Park awards scholarships each year to students from Lake, McHenry, Boone, or Kane County who wish to enter the field of environmental studies in college. The window for submitting applications for 2025 closes May 23. Click here to download the application form.
2025 Scholarship Winners
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Friends of Moraine Hills Environmental Studies/Natural Science Scholarships. It is exciting to see another group of young people so passionate to study and protect the natural world. Each recipient received a check for $2,000 to put towards their college endeavors.
The 2025 Scholarship Committee consisted of Sharon Lane, John Chuey, and John Black.
Emmerson "Emmie" Hund
Emmerson is from Grayslake, Illinois, and is a graduate of Grayslake North High School. Emmie plans to attend Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where she will major in Environmental Studies.
Violet Krol
Violet is from Deerfield, Illinois, and graduated from Deerfield High School. Violet plans on attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where she will major in Environmental Biology. Violet would then like to pursue a doctorate degree.
Leah Williams
Leah is from Crystal Lake, Illinois, and was home schooled. Leah plans on attending McHenry County College, and then transferring to Northern Illinois University or the University of Wisconsin to pursue a major in Ecology.