The Anthropology Department will be hosting a Graduate Colloquium by Justin de Leon focused on decolonial research and teaching. This will be on Monday, Nov. 3, at 6pm. If you or your graduate students are interested, please join us!
Dr. de Leon will also be giving a public talk earlier in the day on Relational Filmmaking: Indigenous Storytelling and Place (Nov. 3, 12-1pm).
Students are encouraged to submit any SDGs-related project, art, or personal passions.
Drawing, photo, haiku/poem, and other creative content
Short video (e.g. documentary, music, dancing, acting, passion statement, or other creative content
Hello,
We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our two summer diversity pathway programs at the Yale School of the Environment! Please share this opportunity with any students who may be interested. Both programs offer paid summer experiences designed to support the next generation of environmental leaders.
🌿 Environmental Fellows Program (EFP)
The Environmental Fellows Program is a 12-week paid summer fellowship for master’s and doctoral students from historically underrepresented groups in the environmental field. EFP fellows gain hands-on experience with leading environmental nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, and government agencies across the United States, building professional networks and leadership skills to advance equity in the environmental sector.
🌎 Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative (YCS-ELI)
The Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative is a paid summer program for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on those historically excluded from environmental institutions. Scholars are placed in environmental internships primarily across the Northeast U.S. (CT, NY, MA, DC), with expanding sites in Michigan, Virginia, and beyond!
📅 Key Dates
Priority Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST (priority review for early applicants)
Final Deadline: Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST
We welcome applications from candidates of all identities and backgrounds.
💻 Virtual Informational Sessions
· Friday, November 7 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT
Zoom – Register Here
· Thursday, December 4 at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT
Applicant Q&A (link provided to those with a draft submission)
📩 Questions?
· Undergraduate applicants: YCS-ELI@yale.edu
· Graduate applicants: EFP@yale.edu
Thank you for helping us spread the word about these exciting opportunities!
Warm regards,
Te’Yah Wright
Program Manager, Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative (YCS-ELI)
Nisreen Abo-Sido
Program Manager, Environmental Fellows Program (EFP)
The Illinois Lake Management Association is seeking applicants for our scholarship programs and Student Posters/Presenters. We have three different scholarships available for both undergraduate, graduate and PhD students. Values range from $500 to $1000.
Below is a link to our website in the grants section for more information as well. Please pass this information on to any students you feel may be qualified.
Scholarships Announcements
For Students attending an Illinois college or university or, Any Illinois resident attending college
or university in Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin.
Funding Sources
The Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarship is supported by the membership of ILMA through the
donations received from the bucket raffle and boat raffle at the annual conference
Mr. Robert Esser. long-standing member of ILMA, and lake monitoring volunteer, is sole sponsor of
the Robert Esser Student Achievement Scholarship.
The ILM Research Scholarship is funded by the ecological restoration company ILM, headquartered in
Waukegan Illinois. Research projects should focus on new advances in the science and practice of
ecological restoration in wetlands, streams, ponds, and lakes including the study of invasive species and
nuisance aquatic plant management.
Who's Eligible to Apply?
Illinois Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarship ($1,000):
Full time undergraduate or graduate students who have a college or university cumulative GPA
of at least 2.5 on an undergraduate 4.0 scale and 3.0 on a graduate 4.0 scale, enrolled in a
natural resource discipline related to lake and/or watershed management. Eligible applicants
include Illinois residents enrolled in accredited colleges and universities within the above listed
six states and/ or students enrolled in an accredited Illinois college or university. Emphasis will
be placed on scholarship money going towards work or project related expenses in a lake /
watershed area.
Robert Esser Student Achievement Scholarship ($500):
Illinois resident attending an Illinois accredited college or university. A full time junior or senior
undergraduate student or graduate student is preferred. Attendance at the Annual Meeting of
the Illinois Lake Management Association (ILMA) is strongly encouraged. Student must be
enrolled in a lake-related curriculum with clearly articulated personal goals and objectives
geared toward Illinois lakes. Emphasis will be placed on volunteer experiences.
The ILM Research Scholarship ($500):
Illinois resident attending an Illinois college or university, or one of the five Midwest universities
mentioned above. A full time junior or senior undergraduate student or graduate student is
preferred. Student will be required to send quarterly updates on their research project to ILM
and will be invited to present their findings to ILM staff if logistically appropriate. Attendance at
the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Lake Management Association (ILMA) is strongly encouraged.
Student must be enrolled in a science curriculum with an emphasis on ecology or natural areas
management.
What are the Primary Selection Criteria?
The ILMA Scholarship Committee will consider academic achievement, major field of study,
statement of career goals and student special interests. Most awards are given on the basis of
academic achievement combined with a course of study consistent with our mission.
We're Seeking a New Generation of Global Leaders in Coastal Sustainability.
Applications are open for Fall 2026 entry into the CSP Masters Program!
Details are here, including virtual info sessions, fellowship opportunities, application tips & more - US and international students are encouraged to apply - https://csp.ucsc.edu/prospective-students/
This unique Masters of Science program is tailored for rising leaders to to identify, innovate, and implement scalable interdisciplinary solutions to challenges facing coastal communities and ecosystems around the world. Fellowships are available for students entering the program in Fall 2026.
Year 1-Located on UCSC's campus
Students take interdisciplinary courses in natural and social sciences, economics, policy analysis, coastal governance, leadership, innovation, and methods for designing scalable solutions to complex problems.
Year 2-Locate near your capstone project site anywhere around the globe
Students engage with partner organizations to co-design and pursue individual capstone projects that develop solutions for real problems and partner needs. Projects may be based around the world.
Funding and fellowships are available for students entering the program in Fall 2026. These include: thematic fellowships working on Central Valley Salmon Restoration Policies; Coastal Conservation with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s conservation, science, and policy initiatives; and Monterey Bay Coastal Climate Resilience, as well as programmatic fellowships that are not theme-based.
Coastal Science & Policy Graduate Program
UC Santa Cruz
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