January 2019: Contests & Funding

Sierra Club 2019 Scholarship Application: Due April 1st.

The Stanislaus County Sierra Club Yokut’s Group is seeking applications for the Donna Durham Memorial Scholarship for the 2018/19 academic school year. This $1000 scholarship is given to honor Donna Durham’s commitment to local environmental issues. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to an environmental or conservation project, and or course of study through a degree program. Deadline to apply is April 1st. Interested students must complete application form and submit an essay of 200 words but no more than 500 words supporting their environmental work or study and how this scholarship will help further their goals. 
Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program - Now Accepting Applications! Due February 8

A two-year conservation mentorship program that takes place over two summers for 20 students across the US, its territories and Native Nations, who are in their early-undergraduate career (freshmen, sophomore, junior) Scholars are exposed to the field of environmental conservation through field research, leadership and professional training. Scholars receive travel, lodging, support, and a $4,000 stipend each summer. Applications due February 8. See application and flyer attached for details.

APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women and Underrepresented Minorities Deadline: January 31

Internship will be off campus and no citizenship restrictions apply!
The American Physical Society and IBM co-sponsor two undergraduate research internship programs: the APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women, and the APS/IBM Research Internships for Underrepresented Minority Students. The goal of these internships is to encourage women and underrepresented minorities to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering. Any student who identifies as a woman and an underrepresented minority is eligible to apply to both internships.

The B.O.G. Pest Control Scholarship Fund Due date: March 15th, 2019

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Submit - Official Application Form + Letter of intent which should describe the applicant’s passion and plans for their education, desired career, and any relevant experience in the field.

Scholarships through National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) & the American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS): Due date March 1

Undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited college or university with a dedicated and recognized curriculum in environmental health (EH) sciences, are eligible to apply for the NEHA/AAS Scholarship. The undergraduate scholarship is to be used toward the tuition and fees associated with either the junior or senior year of college studies. The graduate scholarship is to be used toward tuition and fees associated with graduate studies. All applicants must have at least one semester of coursework remaining to be eligible for this scholarship. Visit the website to learn more and apply.

Chancellor's Undergraduate Internship Program: Due date February 13

The application requires a resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation, and online orientation. So don't delay! Interns earn an $8,000 scholarship for the academic year.

Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program - Now Accepting Applications!

• A two-year conservation mentorship program that takes place over two summers for 20 students across the US, its territories and Native Nations, who are in their early-undergraduate career (freshmen, sophomore, junior)
• Scholars are exposed to the field of environmental conservation through field research, leadership and professional training.
• Scholars receive travel, lodging, support, and a $4,000 stipend each summer
• Applications due February 8. See application and flyer attached for details.

Norris Center Student Project Award: Due February 14.

• The Norris Center Natural History Project Awards are available to undergraduate students doing natural history projects, including education and art projects.  The applications are due Thursday, February 14.
• Information and application materials are available at this link.  The application is also attached to this email in both doc and pdf formats.

James Stuart Chanley Scholarship for Environmental Studies: Due February 21, 2019.

• Criteria for selection:

• Undergraduate ENVS majors only
• Financial need
• Preference will go to a student whose record demonstrates initiative and commitment to the environment and most closely resembles that of James Chanley
• Online application (with an unofficial transcript, personal statement uploads)
• The award is for up to $1000 each, to two individual students. The deadline is noon on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

The Richard A. Cooley - Friends Foundation International Award: Due February 21, 2019.

• This award of $2000 is given to honor Richard Cooley, who was instrumental in the founding of the Environmental Studies program at UCSC.
• Criteria for Selection:
• Open to all registered UCSC Undergraduates
• Scholastic Record
• Financial need
• A field projects that result in a tangible, positive action for the betterment of the natural environment or improvement in environmental quality. Projects may be local (UCSC included) to international in scope, and examples of successful projects may be seen in the Environmental Studies Internship Office. Selection will be based on the project statement, demonstrative initiative and potential for successful completion.
• The award will go to one student. Submissions via the online application are due at noon on Thursday, February 21, 2019.
• Please email envs1@ucsc.edu if you have any questions.  The award is also scheduled to be offered in Spring 2019.

California-Nevada Chapter SWCS: Due February 28.

• The California-Nevada Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society offers an annual scholarship to encourage undergraduate students interested in soil and water conservation to obtain technical expertise, and to pursue careers in soil and water resources.
• Applicants must have completed two years of study, be enrolled in an undergraduate curriculum related to soil and water resources, and have a GPA of 2.5 or better.
• A scholarship of $1000 will be awarded