Congratulations to Environmental Studies student Caitlin Carthey, who was recently awarded scholarship funding for the 2016-2017 academic year from the College of the Environment!

This year the CoEnv Scholarship and Funding Committee awarded over $48,000 in merit- and need-based scholarship funds to 24 undergraduates. Caitlin has plans for how she will direct these funds to pursue her passion and make the most of her next year at UW.

“I’m excited to enter my senior year as an Environmental Studies senior and am looking forward to beginning my Capstone project. With the help of the CoEnv scholarship, I hope to use my final year to research the intersection of food systems and environmental justice” says Caitlin.

Caitlin cares about food security issues and making systemic change to advance the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of those most in need. She chose to major in Environmental Studies because it offered her the opportunity to have a well rounded education, and gain knowledge from diverse fields that make for a fuller understanding of environmental issues.

“I became interested in environmental justice and food systems while living in underserved neighborhoods in St. Louis and Philadelphia and saw first-hand how food insecurity affects quality of life. This prompted me to want to understand how these systems were formed and how they could potentially be improved.”

Keep an eye out for the next round of CoEnv scholarships! And, Env. Studies students, don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for the program’s Environmental Leadership Scholarship. Applications are due May 20!