Environmental Studies
(UNM Deadline in November)
Udall Scholarship is for students pursuing environmentally related careers, up to $7,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses.
- Have a college grade-point average of at least a "B" or the equivalent.
- Be pursuing full-time study as sophomore or junior
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.
- Obtain institutional nomination.
(Deadline in early January)
This scholarship supports the future of the fields of air and waste management and to help graduate students improve their knowledge and skills. You must be full-time graduate students pursuing courses of study and research leading to careers in air quality, waste management, environmental management/policy/law, and/or sustainability
(Deadline in early November)
This scholarship will assist graduate students for graduate school tuition and supplies. Individual scholarship awards will range in value from $500 to $5,000.
- Full-time graduate students or persons accepted to an United States graduate school
- Undergraduate GPA B average or higher
- Majoring in: fisheries; environmental sciences; planning/land use; landscape architecture; or coastal, geotechnical or environmental engineering (any of which has an aquatic/waterfront emphasis)
(Deadline in May)
The awards are for outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental justice advocacy, $3,000 cash prize and wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to resources and opportunities. Young activist leaders ages 13-22 living in North America who have shown outstanding leadership on a project or campaign with positive environmental and social impact.
(Deadline in early December)
Undergraduate fellowships for students in environmental fields of study. The awards include up to $19,700 per academic year.
- Students must attend a fully accredited U.S. college or university for their last two years of undergraduate studies during the fellowship period.
- Students must be US citizens
National network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Student Fellowships (Deadline February)
EPA established the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) in 1986 to foster a growing interest among higher education students in environmental careers. The NNEMS program is a comprehensive fellowship program that provides undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project that is directly related to their field of study. The NNEMS program is sponsored by the EPA Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education (OEAEE). Students who are awarded NNEMS fellowships are offered a unique opportunity to gain research and training experience directly linked to their undergraduate or graduate studies. NNEMS fellows conduct research projects to augment their academic studies, which EPA supports with financial assistance.
- A citizen of the United States, its territories or possessions, or lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residency. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services defines lawful permanent residency as any person not a citizen of the United States who is residing in the United States under legally recognized and lawfully recorded permanent residence as an immigrant, also known as "Permanent Resident Alien," "Resident Alien Permit Holder," and "Green Card Holder." A lawful permanent resident must provide his or her Green Card number on his or her application.
- Enrolled for academic credit at an accredited educational institution (The 2- or 4-year college, university, or distance-learning institution must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Pursuing an educational program directly related to pollution control or environmental protection for the duration of the fellowship.
- 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) based on a scale of 4.0 at the time the application is due
- Completion of at least four courses related to the field of environmental studies
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Scholarship Programs (Deadline varies)
NOAA student scholarship programs provide opportunities for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in STEM while pursuing research and educational training in NOAA-mission sciences. The following programs share a common application (open September through January), and students who are eligible are encouraged to apply to both. Learn more about our undergraduate scholarships.
