Fellowships - Campus Ecology - National Wildlife Federation

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The National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Fellows confront global warming on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions.

Monetary fellowship grants are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students working with other members of the faculty, staff or administration on projects designed to help reverse global warming on campus and beyond. In addition to a modest grant, Fellows also receive project support, recognition of their accomplishments and other perks.

Projects include:

Energy efficiency in new and existing buildings
Greener transportation plans
Installation of clean energy technology on campus
Purchasing of clean energy
Food systems
Habitat restoration and protection
And more!

NWF Fellowships allow students to pursue their vision of an ecologically sustainable future through tangible projects to confront global warming on campus and in the community. Fellows gain practical experience in the conservation field and first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities inherent in successful conservation efforts.

HOW TO APPLY

Download, read and understand the following materials for application information.
Send your proposal to campus@nwf.org.

Deadlines for 2008-2009 Academic Year:

October 1
November 14
February 2

Fellowships will be awarded one month following the deadline and will last for 15 months from the time of notification.

More Information:

Fellowship Overview
Fellows Handbook - This online tutorial offers an introduction to NWF and the Fellowship Program.

Downloads:

Meet Past Campus Ecology Fellows

Since 2000, NWF has awarded 120 fellowships to students across the country working on projects ranging from campus-wide energy audits to implementing sustainable forestry practices. Search the Fellowships database by campus, topic and year to learn about these projects and get inspired!

Congratulations to the 2009 Class of Campus Ecology Fellows!

Andrea Triplitt - Furman University
Christa Jordan - Clemson University
Kate Ekman - Northeastern Illinois University
Axel Ramirez-Madera - University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Hal Knowles - University of Florida
Nirav Patel - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

This program is partially funded through the generous support of the Kendeda Sustainability Fund of the Tides Foundation, Kendeda Fund, Nathan Cummings Foundation and the Town Creek Foundation.