Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship Program

The Mac Hyde Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Maclay "Mac Hyde" (1934-2013), a pioneering environmental law attorney and expert in brownfield redevelopment. This scholarship supports students who are pursuing studies related to community revitalization, environmental quality, and brownfield redevelopment. Mac Hyde's dedication to innovation in environmental law and development is commemorated through this $2,000 scholarship and recognition at the ReScape Awards.Scholarship Details• Award amount: $2,000• Recognition at the ReScape Awards• Honorary student membership with Minnesota Brownfields while enrolled as a student• Free registration to one Minnesota Brownfields educational forumEligibility Criteria• Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited Minnesota college or university, or a Minnesota resident• Must be pursuing a field related to brownfield redevelopment, such as engineering, earth/environmental sciences, government/public policy, law, business, real estate, public health, or economic development• Intended career in community revitalization, environmental quality, or remediation• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale• Recipient is invited and encouraged to attend the ReScape Awards Event in AprilApplication Process1. Access the application through the Minnesota Brownfields website2. Complete the online application form3. Provide all required materials, including academic transcripts and any supporting documents4. Submit the application by March 3, 20255. Minnesota Brownfields staff will review applications for completeness and share them with the judging committee6. The judging committee will convene in March to select the scholarship recipient7. Recipients will be notified by Minnesota Brownfields staff8. The winner will be featured in the Minnesota Brownfields email newsletterThis scholarship is a valuable opportunity for students dedicated to making an impact in environmental remediation and community revitalization. If you are passionate about sustainable redevelopment and meet the eligibility criteria, apply by March 3, to honor Mac Hyde's legacy and gain recognition in the field of brownfield redevelopment. 2026 Scholarship Timeline: March 2, 2026 - Application period closes; March 2026 - Judging committee convenes and Minnesota Brownfields staff notify the recipient; April 23, 2026 - Scholarship recipient acknowledged at the ReScape Awards Ceremony.