SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - April 21, 2009) - In an effort to encourage local students to
create a sustainable future in San Diego, the Barona Band of Mission
Indians has introduced the Barona Sustainable Environment Scholarship. The
scholarship is the latest initiative as part of the Barona Valley
Environmental Sustainability Program on the reservation and at Barona
Resort & Casino. The program includes a state-of-the-art water reclamation
plant, water recovery program, landscaping and wildlife preservation, golf
course turf reduction, resort conservation programs -- carpooling,
recycling and energy efficient practices -- and community outreach to
increase awareness of eco-friendly events and awards.
The scholarship is available to college students with a passion for the
environment who are pursuing careers in horticulture, turf grass
management, natural resources, or environmental sciences industries. The
Tribe will award four finalists $1,000 and one of the four finalists will
receive an additional $1,000, based on a personal interview. The
scholarship funds can be used to supplement costs incurred through tuition,
books and living expenses. The application deadline is July 15 and the
winners will be announced on August 1.
"Our respect for the environment is an important part of our Tribe's
heritage," said Edwin "Thorpe" Romero, chairman of the Barona Band of
Mission Indians. "This scholarship was created to inspire future
generations of San Diegans to help protect our region's precious
resources."
In order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship, applicants must be
studying a field related to horticulture studies, turf grass management,
natural resources management or environmental sciences at a two or more
year accredited college and university. In addition, applicants must have
successfully completed a minimum of 30 semester units, with a minimum of 15
semester units of coursework from a field of study related to the
environment. Applicants must be a full-time student with a minimum of 12
credits per semester and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
For additional information and to download the application, please visit
communityrelations.barona.com. Applications must be postmarked by July 15
and mailed to:
Barona Resort & Casino
c/o Barona Sustainable Environment Scholarship Program
Scholarship Selection Committee
1932 Wildcat Canyon Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
The scholarships will be awarded based on the student's application,
references and recommendations. All applications will be reviewed by the
Barona Scholarship Selection Committee consisting of representatives from
the Barona Band of Mission Indians and Barona Resort & Casino.
The Barona Band of Mission Indians, recognized by the United States
government as a sovereign nation, has lived on the Barona Indian
Reservation in rural eastern San Diego County since 1932. Prior to that,
the Tribe lived on the Capitan Grande Reservation, established in 1875 by
the federal government. Long before, the Tribe traveled across Southern
California in tune with the seasons and what nature provided. Today, the
sovereign government is serving its Tribal members, their families, and
sharing with the San Diego region. For more information, visit
www.barona-nsn.gov.
Contact Information: CONTACT:
Audrey Doherty/Jordan Cole
619-236-8397
Kelly Jacobs Speer
619-933-5013