IAEP Student Scholarship Program 2022
The IAEP
· Is a multi-disciplinary society of professionals whose experience and practice relates directly to enhancing environmental quality.
· Unites practitioners in business, government and education.
· Promotes public and professional informed awareness of issues affecting environmental quality.
· Supports professional development and transfer of knowledge in environmental planning, research, management, and evaluation.
· Encourages incorporation of environmental concerns in planning and decision making.
THE SCHOLARSHIP...
In an effort to increase student interest in the environmental professions and to support them in defining their career goals, IAEP sponsors research grants and scholarship opportunities. This year’s scholarship opportunity consists of a total award of $10,000 – Five $2,000 awards to aid students in their education-related expenses. The winners will receive their awards and recognition at the IAEP Annual Golf Outing on September 21, 2022.
ELIGIBILITY
• Be a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Be a full-time student enrolled at an accredited four-year or two-year undergraduate college located in Illinois.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale)
• Have a declared major in a science, engineering or policy related discipline. The following are examples of acceptable majors: civil, chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, biology, hydrogeology, geology, ecology, industrial hygiene, toxicology, environmental policy. NOTE: this list is not exhaustive.
Employment Experience: Please attach a current resume (optional).
Recommendations: Please include two written recommendations in support of your pursuit of the
environmental profession, at least one being from a university official/professor.
Personal essay: Please write an essay of a minimum of 1,000 words discussing: “Why you wish to pursue a career in the environmental profession”. Essays must include information regarding your inspiration, mentors that have guided you, steps taken to self learning, your education and ideas about the future. Reference citations must be included in your essay
Official (preferred) or Unofficial transcript: Include a current transcript of your academic record. Application form on the next page.
The IAEP Scholarship Program: Application Form Deadline is August 19, 2022
Applications must be received on that date prior to 4:00 pm
Please Print Clearly or Type
Name
Present Address
Phone
Email
Declared Major
Expected Graduation Date Expected Degree
Name of University of College: Academic Advisor:
Email:
Incomplete applications will not be processed
Cumulative GPA of _______ on a ____ scale
Send your application package via regular mail to the following address:
Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals c/o Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
Questions: Contact Robert Sliwinski - rsliwinski@cbbel.com
