Its goal is to promote academic excellence and provide access to and choice of postsecondary education for thousands of deserving students. This scholarship is named in honor of Marge Sill, a longtime environmental activist in Northern Nevada. Selection will be based on the student's academic record and commitment to the environment. The award is available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. Full Canadian or American citizenship is a requirement.
Awards are available to both male and female students for all areas of post secondary study.
A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Criteria other than strictly academic ability and financial need are considered in the selection process. Filing dates for mailing applications in 2001 are April 1st, June 1st, and November 15th . The Scholarships are available on a competitive basis to community college, undergraduate four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic background. Short Story and Poetry Scholarship has recognized hundreds of college students for their original, creative short stories and poetry.