Higher Education - Awards and Grants (Environmental Topics)
Higher Education - Awards and Grants (Environmental Topics)
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For college level and graduate students looking for opportunities to participate in award and grant programs with an environmental focus.
"The mission of the Foundation Center is to foster public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects." Information for grant seekers and grant makers. Subscribe to the "Philanthropy News Digest" for weekly grant updates.
The URL is: http://fdncenter.org/
Deadline: November 15, 2008
The Olson Family Fellowship program, through Rocky Mountain Nature Association (RMNA), offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to serve in a nonprofit while exploring career options in environmental education and the nonprofit sectors. The URL is: http://www.rmna.org
Deadline: November 4, 2008
The Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship Program seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. The $25,000 fellowships support individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world. The URL is: http://www.spencer.org/programs/fellows/dissertati...
Deadline: April 14, 2008
The Leopold Leadership Program invites mid-career academic environmental scientists from North America (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) to apply for the 2009 Leopold Leadership Fellowships. The mission of the Leopold Leadership Program is to advance environmental decision making by providing academic environmental scientists with the skills and connections they need to be effective leaders and communicators. The URL is: http://www.leopoldleadership.org/content/applicati...
Deadline: February 8, 2008
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accepting Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program applications from students who will have official Junior status in Fall 2008. The Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship program is designed to increase undergraduate training and public understanding, recruit and prepare students for public service careers, and careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science, and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
Deadline: October 5, 2007
The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Awards recognizes graduate students who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education, demonstrate a commitment to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others, and work reflects a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. Doctoral level graduate students, planning a career in higher education are eligible, regardless of academic department. Contact: Suzanne Hyers at hyers@aacu.org or 202.387.3760 The URL is: http://www.aacu.org/meetings/annualmeeting/AM08/cr...
Deadline: May 31, 2007
The Alcoa Foundation Conservation and Sustainability Fellowship Program funds fellowships for six- to twelve-month intensive applied research projects and results are used to promote sustainable best practices. The URL is: http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/community/info_page...
Deadline: May 15, 2007
The Middlebury College Fellowships in Environmental Journalism program will annually select ten journalists and work with them to report and produce news stories for print, the Internet, and radio. Graduate Fellows will receive $10,000 for research expenses and participate in week-long residencies at Middlebury College in the fall and at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in the spring. The URL is: http://www.middlebury.edu/administration/enviro/fe...
Entry Deadline: June 30, 2007
Read the novel "Solix Resettles Blue Mountain" by Robert E. Dansby, and write an essay or short story that connects with the storyline of the book and conveys thoughts concerning global warming. Win Scholarships and other prizes. Contact for entry form & instructions: solixessay@edgenics.com The URL is: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnIn...
Deadline: April 16, 2007
The Leopold Leadership Program at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University invites mid-career academic environmental scientists from North America to apply for the 2008 fellowships that provide scientific leadership, communications and outreach training. The URL is: http://www.leopoldleadership.org
Deadline: February 9, 2007
Up to $29,000 available to each student for studies and internships! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accepting applications for a scholarship program in honor of retired South Carolina senator Ernest F. Hollings, who promoted ocean and atmospheric study and research throughout his career. The 2007 NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program will provide approximately 100 college undergraduates up to $29,000 to further their academic studies related to NOAA science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities; and to offer a related summer internship designed to provide "hands-on" multi-disciplinary training. Contact: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html
Deadline: December 21, 2006
The U.S. EPA is looking for cutting-edge technology that could protect the environment while growing the economy through it's People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program. The agency plans to award up to $1.25 million in grants that enable teams of college students to research, develop, and design scientific and technical solutions to sustainability challenges that protect the environment while achieving continued economic prosperity. The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/P3
STAR Preliminary Application Deadline: November 2, 2006
GRO Preliminary Application Deadline: November 16, 2006 EPA is now accepting applications from students for the 2007 Science to Achieve Results (STAR) and Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) graduate fellowship programs. Up to 80 graduate awards and up to 15 undergraduate awards will be made. The URL is: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/fellow/
The National Science Foundation's GK-12 program provides opportunities to highly qualified graduate and advanced undergraduate students to work with K-12 teachers to improve content of science and math taught in class. Letters of intent due May 7th.
The URL is: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03532/nsf03532.htm
Annual awards for full-year Fellowships that provide support for study and professional advancement to teachers of grades 6-12, whose significant innovations in their school's science curriculum have improved their students' understanding of science.
The URL is: http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/fellowships/...
The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering 37 awards worldwide in environmental sciences for the 2005-2006 academic year. Awards for both faculty & professionals range from two months to an academic year. There are a number of open "All Disciplines" awards that allow candidates to propose their own project & determine their host institution affiliation. Deadline: August 1, 2004
The URL is: http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/
A small retreat center for writers and visionaries interested in restructuring the economy and its relationship to people and the environment. The Refuge offers full room and board for 2-week residencies in scenic Point Reyes, California.
The URL is: http://www.commoncounsel.org/pages/mesa_updates.ht...
Ohio Sea Grant, based at Ohio State University, funds education, research, and outreach activities to enhance the use, development, and wise management of Lake Erie and other Great Lakes resources. It is affiliated with Stone Laboratory which offers courses to teachers, college students and high school students through classroom, laboratory, and field studies at Gibraltar Island on Lake Erie.
The URL is: http://www.sg.ohio-state.edu/
State Farm Companies Foundation supports seven different scholarship programs. The scholarships aid individuals pursuing degrees in higher education, including: Doctoral Dissertation Awards; American Indian Scholarship; Hispanic Scholarship Awards; National Merit Achievement Scholarship; National Merit $2500 Scholarship.
The URL is: http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm
Making A Difference College/Grad Guide is for the student who wants to use their education to make a better world. Features colleges with primary focus on the Environment, Peace, Social Justice, Social Change. Making A Difference Scholarships for a Better World is filled with scholarships and awards for service and environmental studies and activities.
The URL is: http://www.making-a-difference.com/
The EPA's National Center for Environmental Research awards grants to fund environmental research. Such offers are available to academic institutions and students as well as small businesses.
The URL is: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/
SERC is a 2700 acre research and education facility located on the Chesapeake Bay, MD. SERC offers activities and programs on local ecology for school groups, teachers and the general public, as well as research and internship programs for undergrad and graduate students.
The URL is: http://www.serc.si.edu/
Schumacher College, an international centre for ecological studies, is offering scholarships to citizens of the United Kingdom to attend its short residential courses on ecological issues. Scholarship information for other nationalities is also available on the financial assistance page.
The URL is: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/TextOnly/textv...
Deadline: March 3, 2006
The 2006 scholarship program will offer 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 for sophomore and junior undergraduate students who are demonstrating commitment to careers related to the environment; or to tribal public policy or health care and are Native American or Alaska Native. The URL is: http://www.udall.gov/scholarship/default.asp
The National Geographic Society
awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest. Applications accepted throughout the year. The URL is: http://nationalgeographic.com/research/grant_appli...
"International competition for college and secondary students to encourage critical thought
and self-expression regarding population growth, resource consumption, the environment." Best-of-Festival videos from previous competitions are available. The URL is: http://www.wpfvf.com/
"Fulbright grants are made to U.S. citizens and nationals of other countries for a variety of educational activities, primarily university lecturing, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools." Applications and specific program req. are available online.
The URL is: http://www.iie.org/cies/
The Wild Gift provides exceptional youth, ages 18-30, a seminal experience in deep wilderness and encourages their commitment to a self-designed
leadership project that will benefit the human and natural community. The 17-month program is provided to Wild Gift recipients at no cost. Applications, available at our website, must be submitted by June 1 for the 2004-05 season. The URL is: http://www.wildgift.org/
January 7, 2005 - University of Virginia News
The University of Virginia’s Institute for Environmental Negotiation has established the Gerald P. McCarthy Award for Leadership in Environmental Conflict Resolution in honor of Gerald P. McCarthy, executive director of the Virginia Environmental Endowment for his leadership in fostering environmental mediation and protection of Virginia’s environment. It will be awarded annually to recognize an individual, organization, agency, educational institutions or community that fosters collaboration and has taken a leadership role in preserving and protecting Virginia’s environment. University of Virginia Institute for Environmental Negotiation web site: http://www.virginia.edu/ien/ The URL is: http://www.virginia.edu/topnews/releases2005/mccar...
Applications are now being accepted for the Paul and Phyllis Fireman Public Service Fellowship, a year-long fellowship designed for graduates of MBA, MPP, MPA and other graduate programs, or those with comparable experience in the private, civic or governmental sectors who seek to make an impact in the nonprofit sector. Awarded Annually.
The URL is: http://www.cityyear.org/about/fireman.cfm
Session I, June 11-18, 2006 ~ West Cornwall, Connecticut
Session II, September 8-15, 2006 ~ Washington, D.C. Application Deadline: April 25, 2005 Call for applications for the 2006 Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellowships Program. Every year the Program selects up to 20 mid-career academic environmental scientists in North America to participate in two week training that includes modules on effective communication with policy makers, the media, industry, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The URL is: http://www.leopoldleadership.org/content/index.jsp
Deadline: April 15, 2006
The Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education provides interest-free loans ($5,000 - $15,000) to undergrad and grad students demonstrating exceptional academic performance - outstanding combination of standardized test scores (top 10% nationally); and financial need. The URL is: http://www.evaleeschwarztrust.org/
$30,000/year for three consecutive years of full-time doctoral study at Univ of Alberta. Field of Study: Emotional benefits of natural environments, within any academic department. Eligibility: Female students under the age of 30, Citizenship unrestricted. Application forms available September, 2006.
The URL is: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/aleksiuk/homepag...
The amount of scholarships awarded determined by either the National Merit Negro Achievement Scholarship Program or by the DFBSST Independent Scholarship Committee. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Awards up to $2,000 per year, renewed annually, for a max. of four (4) years.
The URL is: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/...
Scholarship, fellowship and contest information for students in the area of marine education. Available from Sea Grant, "an agent for scientific discovery, technology transfer, economic growth, and public education as they involve coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes resources."
The URL is: http://www.seagrantnews.org/education/edu_programs...
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Experiential, Environmental Educator Training Program. Participants in the fellowship spend nine months developing teaching, interpretive, and public relations techniques, plus many other skills related to residential environmental education. Applications are accepted year-round and kept on an active waiting list for one year.
The URL is: http://www.eagle-bluff.org/pages/naturalist_page.h...
To engage and stimulate youth in water-environment issues regionally, nationally and internationally. "The Junior Water Prize mirrors the Stockholm Water Prize, presented by the Stockholm International Water Institute and long recognized as the most prestigious award for scientific achievement in water quality."
The URL is: http://www.siwi.org/sjwp/sjwpgeneral.html
The mission of the Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation is to promote, protect, and preserve the marine environment. This has been accomplished by providing fellowships to outstanding individuals from around the world who are exemplary leaders and active problem-solvers supporting healthy ocean ecosystems.
The URL is: http://www.pewmarine.org/
PERC, the Property and Environment Research Center, offers Lone Mountain Fellowships to scholars, journalists, policy-makers, or environmentalists funding to study or complete a project at PERC.
1) Economics for Environmental Science seminar: July 19-23, 2006 2) Media Fellows one week program for journalists 3) Enviropreneur Camp: June 14-28, 2006 4) Enviropreneur-in-Residence program 5) Julian Simon Fellowship for senior scholars 6) Graduate Fellows 7) Free Market Environmentalism Seminar: June 22-28, 2006 Contact: Jane Shaw, 406-587-9591 The URL is: http://www.perc.org
Ordering information for Sageworks' Making a Difference Colleges and Graduate Guide. Has a strong emphasis on environmentally oriented colleges and colleges with strong environmental studies programs. Also, a scholarship guide is available, containing resources for anyone grades 10 - graduate school who is involved in environmental activities or community service.
The URL is: http://www.sageworks.net/
Programs "provide grants to institutions of higher education to mobilize their resources to serve the communities where they are located. In cities across the country, universities are partnering with neighborhood residents and organizations to improve the environment while revitalizing communities."
The URL is: http://www.hud.gov/community/index.cfm
The Environmental Research and Education Foundation annual scholarship to support the work of outstanding students pursuing environmental research at the doctoral level. Applications will be considered from full-time Ph.D. students who have a clearly demonstrated interest in environmental research. Deadline: August 1, annually
The URL is: http://www.erefdn.org/scholar.html
"This Program provides qualified college juniors and seniors with 10-week paid job assignments during the summer break. To be eligible, students must be either a New England resident or enrolled in a degree program in the region."
The URL is: http://www.nebhe.org/internship_program.html
The Earth Institute at Columbia University seeks post-doctoral candidates interested in enhancing their disciplinary or applied research abilities, while at the same time acquiring the cross-disciplinary expertise and breadth needed to address critical issues related to sustainable development and reducing environmental degradation, poverty, hunger, and disease. Deadline: December 1st
The URL is: http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/postdoc/ind...
The Center for Rural and Regional Studies invites applications for fellowships. Fellows will conduct env., demographic, social, or cultural research pertinent to southwestern Minnesota, the upper Midwest, or the northern prairie. Maximum stipend is $7,500 for four-month tenure.
The URL is: http://www.southwest.msus.edu/regional
Information for college and university students on scholarships, forming a student chapter of WEF, and volunteer opportunities.
The URL is: http://www.wef.org/WefStudents/University/index.ht...
The fellowships help K-12 teachers foster an education of place through the study of local nature and culture. Teachers are encouraged to explore the philosophy and models presented in Orion's Nature Literacy Series, while developing a curriculum unique to their geographical region and community.
The URL is: http://www.oriononline.org/pages/os/education/sil....
IFP provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study. Fellows will be selected from countries in Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Russia. Fellows will be selected on the basis of their leadership potential, academic excellence and commitment to community or national development.
The URL is: http://www.fordfound.org/news/more/11272000ifp/ind...
Schumacher College is pleased to announce a generous grant of $60,000 from the Educational Foundation of America (EFA), which will make it possible for the College to offer a new scholarship programme to suitable US citizens.
The URL is: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/ShortCourses/B...
Comprehensive college admissions and scholarship info for college-bound students, their families, and educators. Included are links to 25 free online scholarship searches, some of which include environmental science scholarships.
The URL is: http://www.college-scholarships.com
A non-profit educational organization that supports individuals, institutions, federal, state, and local government agencies, and various corporations to diversify campuses and work sites by improving the recruitment, retention and enhancement of minorities.
The URL is: http://www.minorityaccess.org/
Guide to scholarships/fellowships based on service, activism, green/peace studies. Social entrepreneur funds, colleges which fund service projects and more. Over 200 pages of awards. Online ordering.
The URL is: http://www.sageworks.net/pages/schol.html
Application Deadline: November 17, 2005
Extended Application Deadline: December 1, 2005 (for applicants affected by Hurricanes Katrina and/or Rita) This Department of Education annual award for Higher Education Institutions Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs program provides funds to higher ed institutions, or partnerships between nonprofit educational organizations and higher ed institutions to plan, develop, and implement programs to strengthen and improve undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages. The URL is: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsugisf/applicant.ht...
Application Deadline: October 1, 2004
The ELP Fellowship provides intensive leadership and skills training with opportunities for mentoring, project seed money, and technical support. Ultimately, the goal of ELP is to nurture a new generation of environmental leadership that is characterized by diversity, innovative thinking, coalition building, and effective communications. The URL is: http://www.elpnet.org/fellowship.html
Scholarship Application Deadline: December 16, 2005
The Environmental Education & Training Partnership (EETAP) has a limited number of scholarships available to EE leaders interested in taking the online "Applied EE Program" (February 20 – May 5) or "Fundamentals of EE" (February 6 – April 21) courses. The qualifications for and amount of each scholarship are different for the two courses. The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/rwilke/eetap/#Scholarsh...
Each year, Target awards scholarships for each Target store—to high school seniors and college students age 24 and younger. Scholarships recognize volunteer work as well as academic achievement, encouraging students to demonstrate that true enlightenment goes beyond what can be learned from textbooks. Application Deadline: November 1st
The URL is: http://target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target...
Deadline: December 31, 2005
Youth Venture provides seed money grants of up to $1,000 for new youth-created, youth-led, sustainable ventures that benefit the community. Youth ages 12-20 who want to start a new ongoing environmental club or organization can get guidance on how to plan, organize, and launch their venture, along with funds for start-up expenses. Visit the website to get information and start the application process. The URL is: http://www.youthventure.org/
Application Deadline has passed.
Annual Anheuser-Busch & the NFWF Conservation competitive scholarship program supports and promotes innovative research or study that seeks to respond to today’s most pressing conservation issues in the United States. The URL is: http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship/index....
Deadline: May 3, 2006
The 2006 Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program is a collaboration among Canon U.S.A., Inc., the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the U.S. National Park Service. The program will be awarding eight US$80,000 scholarships to Ph.D. students throughout the Americas to conduct research critical to conserving the national parks of the region. The URL is: http://www.nature.nps.gov/canonscholarships/
Deadline: October 25, 2006
The Do Something BRICK Awards honors 6 outstanding leaders age 18 and under and 3 outstanding leaders age 19-25 who develop projects to improve their community. Winners in "18 yrs. & under" category receive a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant; winners in the "19-25" category each receive a $10,000 grant. Online application only. The URL is: http://www.dosomething.org/awards/brick/index.php
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