Congratulations to six students from the Program on the Environment who were recently awarded scholarships and funding for the 2022-2023 school year!  These competitive funds are awarded by the Dean’s office, and represent a significant achievement for the individual students.  We are very excited to recognize the following PoE students whose hard work has earned them such an exciting opportunity!

Del Rio Endowed Environmental Studies Scholarship 

The Del Rio Family Foundation established the Del Rio Endowed Scholarship Fund for Environmental Studies to encourage and support students with an interest in the environment who are participating in the Educational Opportunity Program, which promotes academic success and graduation for under represented ethnic minority, economically disadvantaged and first generation college students at the University of Washington. The Foundation hopes that through their studies and participation in real world environmental research and problem-solving, students will broaden their personal horizons to include issues of global concern and will develop a passion and the skill set for making a difference in the world.

PoE Recipients:

• Camille Andrew, Senior, Environmental Studies
• Caitlin (Caity) Rigg, Senior, Environmental Studies

Clarence H. Campbell Endowed Lauren Donaldson Scholarship
Clarence H. Campbell established this scholarship in memory of Lauren “Doc” Donaldson to support students in the Schools of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, Marine and Environmental Affairs, and Oceanography. Professor Donaldson earned his MS and PhD degrees from the UW in 1931. He served on the faculty of the School of Fisheries from 1932 until his retirement in 1973. Doc was a world renowned expert in development of fish stocks, and trained countless students in freshwater fisheries research and management. Clarence Campbell, ’30, established this fund to recognize Doc’s lasting influence.
Recipients (*Denotes continued funding from 2021-22):

PoE Recipients:
• Caleb Flaim, Senior, Oceanography & Environmental Studies

Dani Elenga Environment Scholarship

Sigrid Elenga and Steve Smyth established the Dani Elenga Environment Scholarship in memory of their daughter, Dani Elenga, to encourage and support students with an interest in the environment who are participating in the Educational Opportunity Program, which promotes academic success and graduation for under-represented ethnic minority, economically disadvantaged and first-generation college students at the UW.

PoE Recipients:

• Justice Correa-West, Senior, Environmental Studies
• Josue Olmos, Junior, Environmental Studies

College of the Environment Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible by the generosity of donors. The scholarship was created to support both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in the College of the Environment.

PoE Recipients:
• Kailin Spencer, Senior, Environmental Studies, IS and Marketing

Learn more about the College’s undergraduate scholarship program here.