Tips on Applying for a Scholarship
The Environmental Scholarship Guide
This website contains a comprehensive article which will provide you with detailed information regarding where to look for scholarships and how to apply once you find them. Also provides a comprehensive list of existing scholarships as well as links to the websites of many of the key organizations and agencies which offer them. http://www.enviroeducation.com/articles/scholarships/
UCONN Scholarships for Animal Science Students
There are many scholarships and awards available to currently enrolled Animal Science students on a competitive basis. In fact, the Department of Animal Science has more scholarship dollars available than any other department in the College. Each year beginning sometime in November, application forms are available to currently enrolled students and can be obtained from George White Building Room 107, or from Academic Programs, W.B. Young Room 211. Visit http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/handbook/scholars.htm for more information.
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are available to students enrolled in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. For a complete listing please go to: http://www.canr.uconn.edu/rh/scholCNR.htm .
Also, if you are enrolled in the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture visit: http://www.canr.uconn.edu/rh/scholRHS.htm .
The Garden Club of America Scholarships
For an updated brochure, more application information and for most applications, visit: http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships.php3 .
The Russell Palen Scholarship For Resource Economics Majors
The Russell Palen Scholarship program offers financial assistance to qualified students majoring in Resource Economics. Awards are made annually to incoming students. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance in high school. Recipients must enroll as full-time students and major in Resource Economics. Selected students receive $500 in their first semester and are reviewed for continued eligibility after each semester. For more information go to: http://vm.uconn.edu/~wwware/RusScho.html
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
This scholarship recognizes excellence in Ph.D. or post-doctoral environmental research and education. Awards are based on academic or professional performance, relevance of one's work to the advancement of environmental science, and potential for success. Up to $12,000 per year paid monthly, renewable for two additional years for a total of $36,000. Visit http://www.erefdn.org/scholar.html for more information.
Annie's Environmental Studies Scholarship
Annie's Environmental Studies Scholarship program assists undergraduate or graduate students who share our advocacy for the Earth and are focusing on classes in the environmental studies field. Through our Environmental Studies scholarship program, they we will award 25 lucky (and deserving) students with $1000 each. This money can be used for tuition, books, and other educational expenses. For more information visit: http://www.annies.com/programs/ess.html .
Morris K. Udall Foundation
Each year, the Foundation awards 80 undergraduate scholarships of up to $5,000 to juniors and seniors in fields related to the environment, and to Native American and Alaska Natives in fields related to health care or tribal policy. Thirty students will be named "Honorable Mentions" and receive awards of $350. Please note: Materials for the 2005 Scholarship program will be mailed to current faculty representatives on September 30. UConn National Scholarships Office by October 20, 2006. www.nationalscholarships@uconn.edu
Visit http://www.udall.gov/scholarship for more information.
Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings (Hollings) scholarship program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States
Visit http://www.orau.gov/noaa/HollingsScholarship/
Fulbright
Be mindful of the number of fellowships they give out to certain countries. You can improve your odds by applying to a "less popular" country. In your statement, explain why you must go to the country of interest for your research, and why going to another country or institution will not be the same. Visit http://www.cies.org for more information
Teresa Heinz
Teresa Heinz is interested in individuals who can successfully communicate between the fields of science and policy.
http://www.hfp.heinz.org/programs/environmentalscholars.html
Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program
Intertribal Timber Council
The Intertribal Timber Council is pleased to invite all interested Native American/Alaskan students to apply to the Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program. This Council is dedicated to supporting students in pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources. S cholarships are awarded in the following categories: 2005 graduating senior high school students, in the amount of $1,200, seeking an education in the Natural Resources and students currently attending an institution of higher education, in the amount of $1,800, and studying Natural Resources.
Interested students must provide the following information by close of business March 31, 2006 (5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time) to the Intertribal Timber Council Education Committee: (NOTE: There is not an application form)
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A letter from the applicant demonstrating (1) interest in NaturalResources, (2) commitment to education, community/culture, (3) academic merit, and (4) financial need. The Education Committee reviews and ranks each application. All four points should be addressed in the letter. The letter may be up to two pages in length.
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Resume'
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Three letters of reference
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Validated enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe or Native Alaska Corporation, as established by the U. S. Government.
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2005 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Please provide documented proof of application to an institution of higher educationto study in the area of Natural Resources along with school grades.
- COLLEGE STUDENTS: If you are currently enrolled in a higher education program please provide documented proof of studying in the area of Natural Resources along with school grades.
Scholarship application and inquiries should be directed to the Intertribal Timber Council Office:
Intertribal Timber Council
Attn: Education Committee
1112 N.E. 21 Ave.
Portland, OR 97232 Phone: (503) 282-4296
Fax: (503) 282-1274 (fax)
E-mail: itc1@teleport.com
http://www.itcnet.org/picard.html
EPA STAR
The STAR fellowship is more application and interdisciplinary oriented. This fellowship is interested in environmental leaders who can use numerous disciplines, but namely science, to advance environmental policy. Show that you are working to solve prominent environmental problems, not just studyingthe problem. Visit es.epa.gov/ncer/fellow for more information
The Paul and Daisy Soros Scholarship for New Americans
For First or Second Generation American Immigrants
Visit www.pdsoros.org for more information
--Other Scholarships that might be of interest--
Seniors/Graduate Students
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)
http://www.nsf.gov
Criteria: very prestigious Graduate Research
Fellowships
Eligibility: Science, Math, and Engineering
Award: $16,800/year
ToApply: On-line
Seniors
NATIONAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM (NPSC)
http://www.npsc.org/>http://www.npsc.org
Criteria: Unique award for graduate work in:
Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology,
Materials Science, Mathematics, Physics, and All Engineering
Eligibility: Minority or women
Award: Up to $200,000 over 6 years to receive doctorate
To Apply: On-line
Seniors
HOWARD HUGHES FELLOWSHIP
http://national-academies.org/osep/fo>http://national-academies.org/osep/fo
Criteria: 80 Awards for up to five years in science for biomedical research
Eligibility: Open
Award: $18,000 stipend + $16,000 tuition
To Apply: On-line
Seniors
FORD FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS/MINORITY
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/
Criteria: 10 Awards in Any Major
Eligibility: African American, Alaskan Native, Mexican Americans, Native American Indians, Native Pacific Islanders, Puerto Ricans attending graduate school
Award: $14,000 stipend + $7,00 tuition + Conference Fees
All full-time undergraduates
USA TODAY ALL ACADEMIC
http://allstars.usatoday.com/>http://allstars.usatoday.com
Criteria: 60 awards for outstanding original academic or intellectual product; leadership
Eligibility: Open
Award: $2,500 + an article in USA Today
All full-time undergraduates
OUR WORLD-UNDERWATER SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.owuscholarship.org/index2.html
Criteria: certified scuba diver, between ages 21-25
Eligibility: Open
Award: $13,000
All full-time undergraduates
RUSSIAN-US YOUNG LEADERSHIP FELLOWS (IREX)
http://www.irex.ru/>www.irex.ru
Criteria: One-year public service and non-degree academic study for Russian & US citizens to promote democracy, economic prosperity, and civil society in Russia
Eligibility: Russian-speaking; proven leadership
Award: one year in Russia to study at the university
Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program
Program Summary
Anheuser-Busch and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are seeking applications for the 2003 Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program. This competitive scholarship program supports and promotes innovative research or study that seeks to respond to today’s most pressing conservation issues. The Conservation Scholarship Program is designed to respond to many of the most significant challenges in fish, wildlife and plant conservation in the United States, whether it is the sustainable use of natural resources, including sportfish and game, recovery of an endangered species, or control of invasive exotic species, by providing scholarships to eligible graduate and undergraduate students who are poised to make a significant contribution to the field of conservation.
Under the 2003 Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program, ten scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to cover students' expenses for tuition, fees, books, room and board and other direct expenses related to their studies. Awards will be made based on merit and will take into consideration the student’s academic achievements and their ability and commitment to develop innovative solutions that are designed to address real and pressing issues affecting fish, wildlife and plant conservation efforts. The Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified students. Upon receipt of the applications, the Foundation will work with leading professional organizations, academic institutions and federal resource agencies to glean qualified applications from throughout the United States. The program is highly competitive with nearly 400 applications having been received for thirty scholarships awarded in the first two years of the program; click here for a list of scholarship recipients and summaries of their research.
http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship/
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