Scholarships
for Students Studying the Environment
American
Meteorology Association (AMS) Scholarships
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AMS Senior Named
Scholarships
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For undergraduate students entering their
last year of study in atmospheric related oceanic or hydrologic sciences with
at least a 3.25 GPA
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Applications due February 2nd, 2018
Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarships
- http://www.annies.com/giving-back/agricultural-scholarships
- For undergraduate or graduate students studying organic and/or sustainable agriculture
- Applications closed January 6th, 2017; will reopen soon for 2018 cycle
Brower Youth Awards
- http://www.broweryouthawards.org/apply/
- Need to be 13-22 years old, complete online application and provide photo of yourself and a letter of support from someone familiar with you and your environmental work
- Applications due May 15th, 2017 for 2017 cycle; will reopen soon for 2018 cycle
Brown and Caldwell Scholarships
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Eckenfelder Scholarship
- US
citizen/permanent resident who is enrolled in junior/senior year of
undergraduate or enrolled in a graduate program in civil, chemical, or
environmental engineering or environmental sciences (geology, hydrology,
ecology) with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- 2018 scholarships will be
available in the spring
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Minority Scholarship
- US citizen/permanent resident
who is enrolled in junior/senior year of undergraduate or enrolled in a
graduate program in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or
environmental sciences (geology, hydrology, ecology) with a minimum 3.0
GPA and identify as member of minority group
o
2018 scholarships will be available in the
spring
- GLBTQ Scholarship
- US citizen/permanent resident who is enrolled in
junior/senior year of undergraduate or enrolled in a graduate program in
civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or environmental sciences
(geology, hydrology, ecology) with a minimum 3.0 GPA and identify as
member GLBTQ community
- 2018 scholarships will be available in the spring
- Women in Leadership Scholarship
- US citizen/permanent resident who is enrolled in
junior/senior year of undergraduate or enrolled in a graduate program in
civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or environmental sciences
(geology, hydrology, ecology) with a minimum 3.0 GPA and identify as a
woman who demonstrates leadership in their community
- 2018 scholarships will be available in the spring
Echoing Green Foundation Fellowship
- http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/apply
- Need to be at least 18 years old, fluent in English, can commit 40-hour work week to their organization that gains the fellowship
- Applications accepted between September 26 through October 24, 2017
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics
- http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx
- Enrolled full-time junior and senior undergraduates at accredited four-year colleges in the United States during the fall 2017 semester are eligible to enter the 2018 contest
- Submissions are due: December 11, 2017 at 5 PM (PST)
EPA Scholarships/Fellowships
- https://www.epa.gov/careers/fellowships-scholarships-and-post-doctoral-opportunities
- There is an array of opportunities for undergraduates, graduates and post-graduates
Fulbright
- https://us.fulbrightonline.org/getting-started
- Application deadline: October 6, 2017 at 5 PM (EST)
The Garden Club of America Scholarships
- https://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships/
- Have a wide variety of scholarships that are aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, research, and even study abroad programs
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
- https://www.gatescambridge.org/
- Academic/merit based scholarship for students to study at the University of Cambridge for a PhD, MSc or MLitt, or a one-year postgraduate course (MBA, LLM, etc.)
- Application for 2018 cycle due: October 11, 2017
Funding for Green Chemistry via EPA
- https://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry/funding-green-chemistry#academic
- Funding
for undergraduate and graduate student environmental study can sometimes
also be applied to green chemistry
- STAR research grants also can also sometimes qualify under green chemistry
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
- https://www.truman.gov/candidates/how-become-truman-scholar
- Need
to be junior-standing (not yet entered graduate school), care about/have
major/career path in politics or concerning the environment, in 2
clubs/community service groups, and get nominated by Faculty Rep or Truman
Nomination Committee at undergraduate institution
- Application deadline: February 8, 2018
Marshall Scholarship
- http://www.marshallscholarship.org/applications/apply
- For
2018 cycle, need to be US citizen, have a bachelor's degree by September
2018, and at least a 3.7 GPA
- This
scholarship is to study in the United Kingdom for a graduate degree
- Application
for 2018 cycle due: October 2, 2017
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
- https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx
- Have
interest in environmental conservation/policy, tribal policy (for Native
Americans and Alaskan natives) or native health care (for Native Americans
and Alaskan natives) and junior/senior standing undergraduate student
- Application deadline: March 8, 2018
NOAA: Ernst F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
- http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship
- US citizen, second or third year of undergraduate degree, at least 3.0 GPA, and a major in oceanic, environmental, biological, or atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, physical and social sciences that include hydrology, geography, physics, geometrics or teaching in any of these categories
- Provides scholarship (up to $9,500 per academic year) and a 10-week, full time internship in summer ($700/week)
- Application deadline: January 31, 2018
Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education
(ORISE)
- Undergraduate Research/Fellowship/Internship Opportunities
o Variety of opportunities with different
requirements; positions in labs and within STEM field across the United States
- Graduate Research/Fellowship/Internship Opportunities
o
Internships and research in summer, fall, and spring semesters in
variety of locations in ORISE labs throughout the country in STEM fields
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New
Americans
- https://www.pdsoros.org/apply
- For
new immigrants, immigrants’ children, or New Americans pursuing graduate
school and younger than 30
- Competition is merit based
- Application for the 2018-2019 cycle due: November 1, 2017
Oxford and Rhodes Scholarship
- http://www.rhodesscholar.org/applying-for-the-scholarship/
- Citizen
of US or permanent resident, at least 18 but not yet 24 years old, and
junior standing (completed two years of college coursework)
- The
scholarship provides funding to study at Oxford University
- Application deadline: October 4, 2017 at 11:59 PM (EST)
The Rolex Scholarship
- http://www.owuscholarship.org/Scholarships
- Minimum age of 21 and maximum age of 26, not yet earned a graduate degree, high academic standing, and has certification as a Rescue Diver (or minimum of 25 dives logged in past two years)
- One-year
study and travel about what the winner wants to learn as it pertains to
underwater topics (biology, hyperbaric, anthropology and archaeology)
- Application
deadline for the 2018 cycle due: December
1, 2017
Student Conservation Association (SCA) Internships
o List
of internship opportunities throughout the United States
o SCA
also posts their own internships as it gets closer to spring and summer
Switzer Environmental Foundation
- http://www.switzernetwork.org/become-fellow/how-apply
- Application guidelines and application itself are updated every early October
- Need to be a US citizen, enrolled in graduate school in California or New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island) and have strong academic qualifications
- Applications for the 2018-2019 cycle due: January 8, 2018
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Summer
Student Fellowship
- http://www.whoi.edu/main/summer-student-fellowship
- Awarded
to students who are completing their junior year and are studying:
- fields
of biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, geophysics, mathematics,
meteorology, physics, oceanography, and marine policy
- Fellowship includes a summer research project
- Applications accepted annually from November 18-February 15
Antioch Garden Club Scholarship
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$600 scholarship for students
who reside in Antioch community/surrounding area and are studying:
o Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design,
Botany, Plant Pathology, Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Concerns, City
Planning, Land Management and/or allied fields of study
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Scholarship isn’t open
for the 2018 cycle yet
iWP Clean Water Scholarship
- Students who have completed at least year of college, minimum of 2.5 GPA, and in an environmental/water related field; $1,000 reward
- Application deadline: December 15, 2017
Elmhurst Garden Club Scholarship
- http://elmhurstgardenclub.org/scholarships/
- Open to Illinois residents with
at least a 3.0 GPA and who are college juniors, seniors or graduate
students majoring in Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Biology, Botany
and/or other related sciences
- Application deadline: May 1, 2018
Father James B. Macelwane Award (via AMS)
- https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/the-father-james-b-macelwane-annual-award-in-meteorology/
- Need to be an undergraduate student and write an original paper with some facet of atmospheric sciences
- Application deadline for the 2016-2017 cycle: June 9, 2017
IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship
- http://www.iaap-aggregates.org/education.htm
- Need at least 3.0 GPA, recent
high school graduate or college student planning on or currently studying:
- Civil Engineering, Engineering
Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology,
Geological Engineering, Mineral Science or Mining Engineering
- Application deadline: January 12, 2018
SWANA Scholarship
o Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Awards Program
- Category One
- High school graduates accepted to 2 or 4-year university; must be son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of SWANA member
- Category two
- Current university student entering junior or senior year with degree in ENVS, engineering or major related to solid waste management and son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter or SWANA member
- The
Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship Award
- Full time students entering
or are in graduate school with degree in ENVS, engineering, or major
related to solid waste management and son, daughter, grandson, or
granddaughter or SWANA member
- Application deadline for all scholarships: May 1, 2018
O.L Meyer Student Stipend Award
- http://ieha.coffeecup.com/awards/Meyer.pdf
- Student
should be in environmental health program at an Illinois university (or
Illinois resident attending an out of state school) and completed at least
two years toward their degree
- Application
deadline: October 1, 2017
NOAA Education Partnership Program
- http://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi
- Undergraduate
scholarship program (USP)
- For
rising juniors to provide funding for last two years of undergraduate
school ($45,000) at minority serving institutions
- Complete
two paid internships through NOAA
- Need
to be US citizen, studying degree related to NOAA disciplines, and have
and maintain 3.2 GPA
- Application deadline: January 31, 2018
The O’Brian Vrba Scholarship Trust
- https://holyfamilyrockford.org/documents/2017/2/O27Brien-Vrba%20Scholarship%20Summary%20Document-1.pdf
- Must
be junior/senior for undergraduate or graduate student, 3.0 GPA, resident
of rural area of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin or Michigan, full-time student
- Application deadline: April 15th
Forward Together Forward Scholarship
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Need to have completed
at least 12 semester hours at NIU, 2.5 minimum GPA, good standing with
university and department, and enrolled for following academic year at NIU
(2018-2019 school year)
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Application deadline: October 15, 2017
NIU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
- http://myniu.com/discover/scholarship/
- Application
apart of NIU’s AcademicWorks
- Need
3.5 GPA and active within the university/community
- Application deadline for 2018-2019 year: January 31, 2018
The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
Scholarship
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Robert Marcelin Memorial
Scholarship
o Must
have at least 3.0 GPA, enrolled full-time at NIU and demonstrate progress
toward degree completion
o Application
deadline for 2017-2018 cycle: January
31, 2018
NIU Operating Staff Dependent Scholarship
- http://www.niu.edu/osc/dependentaward/generalinfo.shtml
- Child
of retiree or employee of NIU (worked here for at least 2 years),
full-time student and have 2.5 GPA minimum
- Need
to apply via AcademicWorks
- Application
deadline: January 31, 2018
Chief Richard Gunther Firefighters’ Endowed
Scholarship
- https://niu.academicworks.com/opportunities/1933
- Apply via AcademicWorks
- Preference
given to students whose parent(s), step-parent(s), grandparent(s) or
step-grandparents(s) are currently employed, retired from, or disabled
from the job (or lost their lives) while employed as a firefighter or EMT,
or to students who are actively serving in any branch of the US military
or have been honorably discharged from military duty.
- Application deadline: January 31, 2018
AISES A. T. Anderson
Memorial Scholarship
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Need at least a 3.0 GPA, majoring in
mathematics, medical sciences, physical science, technology, science,
engineering or natural resources and a full-time undergraduate or graduate
student for the 2018-2019 school year
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Applicants also need to be enrolled or
descendent of enrolled member of federally or state recognized American Indian
Tribe or Alaskan Native Village
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Application for 2018-2019 cycle will reopen in January 2018
Timothy L. Taschwer
Scholarship
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Need to be undergraduate student, active member
of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, at least 2.75 GPA, demonstrated leadership
within the chapter and majoring in natural resources, environmental sciences,
earth sciences, biology or any of the pure sciences
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Application deadline: March 15
Theodore Gordon Flyfishers
Inc. Founders Fund Scholarship
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Available to undergraduates in their junior year
(will be senior fall of 2018) and is a full-time student majoring in:
o
Biology, ecology, law, policy, conservation,
environmental studies or science, natural resource management, hydrology or
zoology
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Can also apply to a full-time graduate student
who will be entering their 1st or 2nd year as of fall
2018 in one of the majors listed above
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Need 3.5 GPA in environmental courses and a 3.0
GPA overall
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Application deadline: to be announced
National Garden Clubs Scholarship
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Need to be full-time undergraduate
junior or senior or a full-time graduate student with at least a 3.25 GPA
majoring in one of the following:
o Agronomy, agriculture education, floriculture, horticulture,
landscape design, botany, biology, forestry, wildlife science, plant pathology/science,
city planning, ecology, environmental concerns/management, environmental
conservation, or land management
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Application deadline: February 1, 2018
Society of Exploration Geophysics (SEG)
Scholarship
- http://seg.org/Scholarships
- Available to undergraduate or graduate students whose grades are above average and are studying:
- Geosciences, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences
- Applications are accepted between October 1 through March 1
ASF Olin Fellowship
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Offered to individuals who are
pursuing endeavors in Atlantic salmon management, biology and conservation in
graduate study and/or research
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Application deadline: March 15
ABC
Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc. Academic Scholarship
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Available
to undergraduate and graduate students who are female and are studying in the
fields of science, engineering, mathematics or technology
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Application
deadline: July 1
CSHEMA
Scholarship
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Open
to full-time undergraduate students who are studying in majors geared toward an
EHS career, like environmental science, fire protection, health physics,
industrial engineering, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety,
etc.
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Application
deadline: March 31
Gloria
Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship
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Available
to graduate students who are enrolled at a graduate school in North America,
have strong academic qualifications, and have academic and/or career goals
focused on making a positive difference in the long-term protection of
wilderness in the United States
o
Graduate
students in natural resources management, law or policy programs are encouraged
to apply
·
Application
deadline for 2018 cycle not yet announced
IWSH
Essay Contest
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Open
to full time, enrolled undergraduate students at an accredited technical
school, community college, trade school, or four-year university
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Application
deadline for 2018 cycle hasn’t been announced yet
Bright
Horizons Scholarship
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Open
to undergraduate students who have at least completed one full semester of
college and are pursuing a degree related to science, technology, mathematics,
or engineering
o
Looking
specifically for students with an interest in energy and the environment
- Application deadline for 2018 cycle not yet announced
Dairy
Student Recognition Program
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Variety
of scholarships that fall under this program
·
All
scholarships are for undergraduate and graduate students attending universities
in the United States and are studying the dairy industry or other agricultural
related fields
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All
scholarship applications are accepted from March
1 through April 15
FFA
Scholarships
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Requirements
in general:
o
Less
than 23 years of age, current FFA member (some don’t require this), be US
citizen/permanent resident, full time undergraduate student or high school
senior
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Apply
via FFA ID account if member; if you’re not a member, create a “community”
account
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Updated
scholarship information for the 2018 cycle will be updated on November 15, 2017
USDA Pathway Program: William F. Helms Internship Program
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Need to be a US citizen, enrolled at
an accredited university, be a sophomore or junior with at least a 2.5 GPA,
enrolled in program related to agriculture or biological sciences and agree to
work for the Agency during school breaks for a minimum of 640 hours prior to
completion of studies
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Announcement of 2018 internship will
be available January 2018
Truman D. Picard Scholarship
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For undergraduate and graduate
students who are Native American student pursuing education in natural
resources
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Application deadline: February 7, 2018
Multicultural Education Foundation Scholarship
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For students who are planning
on/pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or math. Aimed at high
school seniors and at first and second year undergraduate students
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Application deadline: July 17, 2018
The Explorers Club Student Grants
- https://explorers.org/expeditions/funding/expedition_grants
- Have two categories: High School Students and College Undergraduates; Graduate Students and Immediate Post-Doc
- Offer grants to a variety of disciplines for research proposals, including:
- Climate change, conservation science, geoscience, anthropology, animals, plants and molds, marine science/biology/life, and paleoclimate (geophysics, astronomy, volcanism, etc.)
- Application deadline: November 13, 2017 at 5 PM (EST)
R&D Systems Scholarship
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Rewarded to students (undergraduate,
graduate, associate degree or diploma) pursuing a degree in a science related
field; open worldwide
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Application deadline: December 15, 2017 at 11:59 PM (MST)
Muggets Scholarship
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Available to full time undergraduate
(at least sophomore standing) or graduate student (any year) studying
landscape, horticulture, vocational agriculture, or related discipline with at
least a 2.7 GPA in their major
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Preference given to applicants who
plan on working in the industry (includes nursery operation, landscape
architecture/design/construction/maintenance, interiorscape, horticultural
distribution or retail garden center)
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Application deadline for 2018-2019:
open April 2018-September 2018
Spring Meadow – Proven Winners Scholarship
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Open to full time undergraduate (at
least sophomore standing) or graduate students (any year) who are pursuing
degrees in landscape, horticulture, vocational agriculture programs, or related
discipline with at least a 2.25 GPA overall and 2.7 GPA in major
·
Need to be interested in woody plant
production, wood plant propagation, woody plant breeding, and/or horticultural
sales and marketing
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Application deadline for 2018-2019:
open April 2018-September 2018
SOARS Program
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Open to undergraduate students who
have completed two years of college (junior standing), have at least a semester
of undergraduate studies left after the initial summer program, ideally 3.0
GPA, and majoring in atmospheric sciences, geosciences, earth science,
engineering, environmental science, oceanography, or social science and plan to
pursue career in science
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Encourage applications from students
who are African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino,
female, first generation college students, veterans and students with
disabilities
·
Application deadline for 2018: will
be announced November 2017
SMART Scholarship for Service
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Available to undergraduate and
graduate students who are pursuing a technical degree in one of the 19
disciplines listed on the About Smart
page
o Includes biosciences, chemistry, engineering, and
geosciences
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Need to have at least a 3.0 GPA
·
Application deadline: December 1, 2017 at 5 PM (EST)
Out to Innovate Scholarship for LGBTQ+STEM Students
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Open to LGBTQ or LGBTQ-supportive
students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (or STEM
related field) who have completed at least two years of college courses (junior
standing) and actively supports or participates in programs/organizations that
promote LGBTQ inclusion and visibility
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Application deadline: June 2, 2018, 11:59 (PST)
Orchid Care Scholarship
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Available to undergraduate and
graduate students who are pursuing a degree in botany, horticulture,
environmental science, conservation or related field, with a focus on orchids
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The purpose of the scholarship is to
advance research and study of orchids and orchid care, so applicants should
have or planning research on: increasing biodiversity, aiding in conservation
efforts, or orchids in native habitats, among other topics
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Application deadline: May 1
Gladys Carol Scholarship Program
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Open to high school seniors, high
school graduates, and current undergraduate students who will be/are enrolled
in a full time STEM program at a 4-year university with a minimum cumulative
3.75 GPA and students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United
States
·
Application deadline for 2018 cycle:
March 31, 2018
o Applications open: November
1, 2017
JVS Scholarship
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Available to Jewish undergraduate
and graduate students who were born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area
(Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties) and is entering junior
or senior year (for undergraduate students) of a helping profession
o Majors include:
§ Law, physical/natural sciences, technical sciences (biology,
engineering, environmental science, other sciences), education and urban
affairs/public policy
·
Application deadline: not yet announced
for 2018-2019 cycle
N.G. Kaul Scholarship
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Open to students pursuing graduate
or doctoral degrees in environmental/civil engineering or environmental science
with a concentration on water quality who demonstrates a commitment to
government service
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Application deadline: April 28
Accu-Tab System Scholarship
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Open to full time undergraduate
students who have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above, and are majoring in a
discipline that is relevant to their aquatic career goal
Application deadline: not yet announced for 2018
HENAAC Scholars Program
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Applicants must be undergraduate or
graduate students pursuing degree in science, technology, math, Hispanic origin
and/or demonstrate leadership/service within the Hispanic community
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Application deadline: every April 30
Arborjet Taking Root Scholarship Program
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For students in forestry, plant
sciences, horticulture, entomology, environmental science or related major
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Updated guidelines, application and
application deadline will be posted on April
2018
ASDSO Scholarship Program
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For students who are junior standing
(going to be seniors during the 2018-19 academic term) in a civil engineering
program, or related field, and have interest in a career in hydraulics,
hydrology, or geotechnical disciplines (or another discipline related to
design, construction, and operation of dams) with at least 2.5 GPA
o Undergraduate students planning to graduate in May/December
2019 will be eligible for 2017 scholarship
·
Application deadline: March 31, 2018
