February 2019: Contests & Funding

California-Nevada Chapter SWCS: Due February 28.

The California-Nevada Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society offer 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. 

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.

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.

Northern California Botanists 2019-2020 Research Scholarship: Due midnight March 31, 2019

Northern California Botanists is accepting applications for our Botany Research Scholarship Program for the 2019-2020 academic year. All materials should be submitted to ncbotanists@gmail.com or by mail to Northern California Botanists, P. O. Box 8042, Chico, CA 95927-8042 by midnight March 31, 2019. See the application packet for more details on application guidelines and requirements. Please post the flyer at your school, workplace, or other venue for students to see! $1,000 award! 

Davis-Putter Fund 2019, $10,000 Scholarship: Due April 1st, 2019 

They will be awarding an undergraduate and or graduate student who is actively involved in social justice movements a 10,000 scholarship! The deadline to apply is April 1, 2019! For more information and to apply, please visit their official website: “2019 Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund“

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 completethe application formand 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. 

2019 Save Water Video Contest: Due 12:00 am (midnight) on Tuesday, April 17, 2019 

The 5th Annual Save Water Video Contest is here. Inspire others to save water or prevent water pollution by making a short newscast, skit, animation, commercial or even a music video. The winning films will earn $500 and be broadcast on TV and online! Your goal is to create a high-quality video that convinces people to save and protect water by learning more about this year’s theme, Water Wise Gardening.