The UW Program on the Environment has scholarships available to Environmental Studies majors! At least five available scholarships. Notification will be in November 2021 and funds dispersed in early winter quarter 2022. Apply here (due October 25, 2021).
Contact: Kristi Straus, kmstraus@uw.edu
The PoE Alumni Council (PAC) is proud to support environmental studies students by providing a $500 scholarship to help in the advancement of their academic endeavors. This is an opportunity to showcase what motivated you to pursue a degree in environmental studies.
WHO CAN APPLY: All students enrolled as environmental studies majors during autumn 2021: no restrictions on hometown/nation/providence/region/state
DEADLINE: April 4, 2021
Please note that PAC will be assessing your application based on your clear communication of ideas, rather than perfect grammar, style, and length of responses.
Kindly, reach out to us if you have questions at poealumnicouncil@gmail.com
Batoul Al-Sadi
Batoul is an Environmental Studies and Political Science major graduating 2021. She is from Mukilteo, Washington, and is currently a Storytelling and Editorial Fellow at Our Climate Voices, a digital media platform seeking to humanize the climate crisis by centering the voices of those most impacted by environmental harm through ethical storytelling. She is also interning at EPA Region 10, assisting in the development of stakeholder-driven workshops with several Tribal communities across Washington and Alaska to develop community climate adaptation plans. After graduation, Batoul hopes to pursue a career in public policy, specifically by working with frontline communities in crafting effective environmental protection policies that incorporate their firsthand, lived experiences and expertise.
Levi Casto
Levi is an Environmental Studies major and Diversity minor graduating in 2021. He has also completed a Professional Sales Certificate through the Foster School. Levi is from Redmond, Washington, and currently is working on his Environmental Studies Capstone Internship with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources where he uses passive acoustic monitoring to examine the presence and behaviors of songbirds in forested areas on the Olympic Peninsula. He is conducting his own research alongside this internship, and is really enjoying the opportunity to turn his birding hobby into valuable experience. Upon graduation, Levi would like to start a career as an environmental professional, and would love to eventually run an educational farm, serving communities by connecting youth to local agriculture.
Jayce Knerr
Jayce is double majoring in Environmental Studies and Photography with a minor in Entrepreneurship, graduating in 2023. He is from Leavenworth, Washington, and is currently working part-time all year round at Kenmore Camera as a sales associate, which has taught him many great lessons. He hope to pursue one of the fields he is majoring/ minoring in when he graduates or possibly a sales positions at a tech company.
Elizabeth Lee
Elizabeth is studying Environmental Studies with a minor in International Studies graduating in 2021. She is from Woodinville, Washington, and is currently working with the West Coast Region of the National Marine Fisheries Service during the Winter 2021 Quarter for the University of Washington Program on the Environment Capstone internship. She is also conducting a study on environmental, maritime, and constitutional law in the United States with respect to the Pacific Islanders of Hawaii. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, she will continue her studies at the University of Washington School of Law.
Sydney Porter
Sydney is studying Environmental Studies graduating in 2022. She is from Bellevue, Washington, and is currently the Vice-Chair of WashPIRG’s University of Washington chapter. Through WashPIRG, she works to protect the environment by organizing grassroots efforts to support legislation such as the Clean Cars by 2030 bill that is being proposed here in Washington. After graduation she hopes to continue her work on climate and environmental action through advocacy work that emphasizes equity and sustainability at the local level.
Carson Torres
Carson is studying Environmental Studies graduating in 2021. She is from Burien, Washington, and is currently an International Union for Conservation of Nature intern working with the Seagrass Species Specialist Group. She also works/volunteers for an outdoor education and leadership center, Camp Waskowitz, where she works with youth when time permits. After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Auckland in New Zealand for her Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary).
There is still time to apply for several fully funded year-long international experiences!
See details below from Robin Chang, UW’s Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards. Rising seniors, new or current graduate and professional students, and alumni may be eligible to apply:
This is a great opportunity for those with little or no prior experience in, or education about, Asian countries to add this valuable perspective to their future career interests! The Luce Scholars Program is open to students and alumni under 30 as of July 1, 2018 in all fields of study. It is unique among American-Asian exchanges in that it is intended for young leaders who have had limited experience of Asia and who might not otherwise have an opportunity in the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia. The program provides living stipends, language training and individualized professional placement in Asia for fifteen to eighteen young U.S. citizens each year. Learn more and apply for UW nomination at http://expd.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/luce.
Open to students and alumni in all fields (and no age limit!). The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed graduate-level study, independent research projects or English Teaching Assistant Programs in over 140 countries. Learn more about the program at https://us.fulbrightonline.org, and about our campus application and interview process at http://expd.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/fulbright.
Current UW undergrads should seek institutional endorsement by Aug. 15, national deadline
Launched in 2016, the Schwarzman Scholars Program aims to give the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Full funding is provided for students to pursue degrees in one of three disciplines: Public Policy, Economics and Business, and International Studies. Candidates must be at least 18 but not yet 29 years of age as of August 1, 2018. Information on UW endorsement for current undergrads is at http://expd.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/SchwarzSchol.
Final campus deadline November 1
Highly qualified final year undergraduate students or those who have received an undergraduate degree in any discipline may apply for the DAAD Study Scholarship for a full Master’s degree program at a German university or for study at a German university as part of a postgraduate or Master’s degree program completed in the home country. Research Grants for 1-6 month or 7-10 month projects in Germany are awarded to highly qualified candidates from rising seniors through those who have already completed a Ph.D. (and all stages in between), including those wishing to earn a doctoral degree in Germany. Many study programs and research opportunities funded by DAAD do not require proficiency in the German language, there are no age limits, and US citizenship is not required. Learn more at https://www.daad.org/en/study-research-in-germany/.
Connect with UW scholarship advisers at all three campuses for questions and/or application support for any of these programs (and more)!
Congratulations to Environmental Studies majors Cassie Maylor and Olivia Scott, our 2017-2018 Environmental Leadership Scholarship recipients!
Program on the Environment, with support from generous donors, awards scholarships to two students each year who demonstrate a passion for environmental studies, integrative thought and action in their academics and activities, and a vision of how they hope to make a positive difference in the world.
Both Cassie and Olivia have shared their gratitude for the scholarship and the support they receive as Environmental Studies majors.
Cassie is currently working on her Capstone with 3Degrees, an environmental consulting firm, and says she can’t wait to see where her passion for renewable energy and the future of renewables takes her post graduation. Cassie is also a student ambassador for the College of the Environment and is a resource for students interested in Environmental Studies.
“Receiving this scholarship reminds me more than anything to work harder. As I start my final year as an undergrad, I appreciate constant reminders to make the most of my time.
I had a blast this year, leading two student clubs: ReThink and SAGE. These clubs and their members are relentless in their efforts to make change at UW and with the broader community. I will always be proud and grateful that I had the opportunity to create events with these groups because bringing people together and fostering an interdisciplinary community is important to me.
It was clear very early on for me that UW, College of the Environment, and the Program on Environment were the right place for me. The Program on Environment is incredibly supportive of students.”
Olivia is interested in sustainable cities and is complementing her major with a minor in Urban Design and Planning. She was most recently part of an independent study project with Landscape Architecture students to build a sustainable learning center and garden space in honor of a former beloved staff member, Tikvah Weiner.
“The Environmental Leadership Scholarship complements my financial aid package, minimizing my need to work. After transferring many times, I finally feel home at UW, and I am grateful that I can pursue my education and become involved in my program without the added stress of supporting myself.
It also reiterates that environmental studies is the perfect field for me, and that I have a valuable place at UW.
This scholarship also allows me to extend my graduation date, which gives me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of studying abroad and pursuing a minor.”
Now’s your chance to reflect on your accomplishments and receive some compensation for being the rockstar student you are!
The Environmental Leadership Scholarship recognizes the outstanding achievements, leadership skills, and potential of students pursuing a future in the environmental field. Two Environmental Leadership Scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to two students in the major who demonstrate a passion for environmental studies, integrative thought and action in their academics and activities, and a vision of how they hope to make a positive difference in the world.
Is that you? Apply now!
To be eligible you must:
Scholarships are used for tuition, books and/or fees for the academic year.
See what last year’s recipients said about the value of their scholarships.
Congratulations to Environmental Studies majors Mishu Pham-Whipple and Danielle Bogardus, our 2016-2017 Environmental Leadership Scholarship recipients! Your leadership and efforts to raise awareness and spur action regarding environmental challenges is inspiring.
Program on the Environment, with support from generous donors, awards scholarships to two students each year who demonstrate a passion for environmental studies, integrative thought and action in their academics and activities, and a vision of how they hope to make a positive difference in the world.
Both Mishu and Danielle have expressed gratitude for the scholarship and support they receive as Environmental Studies majors.
“Being awarded this scholarship means a lot to me because it helps validate my academic interests and career goals, particularly in my family’s eyes. Pursuing an environmental career while coming from a family where four members are computer engineers has made it difficult to feel like I measure up to their perceptions of academia or expectations of success. This award is something I’m also really proud to show my mom. She built a life from scratch after coming to America with nothing. Making her proud is the least I can do to give back to her and show her that she did an amazing job raising me.”
“The money from this scholarship has been used to help pay for school and motivate me to reach for things that I previously thought were out of my reach, like grad school.”
Mishu has been involved in climate advocacy on a local level, and last year helped organize an eco-fashion fundraiser for conservation efforts in Peru. Interestingly, Danielle also has ties to Peru, and has been working to implement a waste management plan in communities in Peru, traveling there for field work.
“The Leadership Scholarship is going towards my tuition at the University of Washington. I am working hard to independently make my way through college and this takes a tremendous weight off my shoulders allowing me to be more focused on my current research in Peru. Instead of being pulled by jobs on the side to help cover the bills, I can focus my attention on grants, my research, making the most of my time here at the University.
The support that Program on the Environment gives to students is tremendous.”
“This field can be a daunting one and somewhat demoralizing at times, especially as I have begun to open my eyes to environmental problems on a global scale. However, it is inspiring to be surrounded by such ambitious, creative, and driven people like those found here in our own department.”
“Thank you again for this award and I look forward to what is to come!”
As a Mary Gates Scholar, you get recognition for being a leader, additional opportunities to present your work at conferences, and special invitations to attend dinners and lectures with prominent leaders.
Apply now to receive funding to pursue your ambitions.
The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications. Mary Gates scholarships provide up to $5,000 ($2,500 per quarter for up to two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research/creative/scholarly activities. These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year, and are open to all UW undergraduates. This includes students on all three UW campuses (Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma), in all disciplines and majors, in all class years (first-year through post-bac) and all residency statuses (including international and undocumented students).
Students can learn more about the scholarships and the application process at any of our upcoming information sessions and application-writing workshops.
Information Sessions (one or two sessions daily; select one session):*
Monday, Oct.3, 12:30-1:20 PM
Monday, Oct. 3, 3:30-4:20 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11:30 AM-12:20 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2:30-3:20 PM
Thursday, Oct. 6, 12:30-1:20 PM
Thursday, Oct. 6, 1:30-2:20 PM
Friday, Oct. 7, 1:30-2:20 PM
*Information Sessions listed above will be held on the Seattle campus in Mary Gates Hall (MGH) room 171-E, in the Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD). No registration necessary.
Monday, Oct. 10, 4:30-6:20 PM in MGH 171 RSVP
(Pre-registration is requested, but not required.)
Leadership Scholarships are designed to foster students’ growth as leaders by supporting them to pursue a challenge or project, often focused on public service in the community or on campus.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 4:30-6:20 PM in MGH 171 RSVP
Monday, Oct. 17, 4:30-6:20 PM in MGH 171 RSVP
(Pre-registration is requested, but not required.)
Research Scholarships enable students from a wide range of disciplines to deepen their involvement in work with faculty on research, curricular design, the creative arts, and other forms of scholarly endeavor.
Leadership Deadline: Monday, October 17 at 5:00 PM
Research Deadline: Monday, October 24 at 5:00 PM
Begin the online application and learn more on our website: expd.uw.edu/mge.
Email mgates@uw.edu with any questions.
April M. Wilkinson, M.Ed.
Assistant Director, Mary Gates Endowment for Students
Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD)
171 Mary Gates Hall
Box 852803
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 616-3925
amwilk@uw.edu | expd.uw.edu/mge
Opportunity from Emma Tamlin at Green Roofs for Healthy Cities:
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is a non-profit organization that prioritizes green roof and wall development in North America as a way to combat the numerous social and environmental challenges cities face. Green roofs are a multidisciplinary field attracting architects, biologists, designers, agriculturists, health care professionals, and anyone with a passion for sustainability!
This November, GRHC is hosting its annual CitiesAlive Conference in Washington D.C. The focus of the conference is on storm water management in our ever growing cities, with green roofs and walls at the center of the discussion.
Thanks to Hunter Industries sponsorship, GRHC is offering a limited number of student scholarships that allow students to attend the conference events for free!
The CitiesAlive Conference is an amazing opportunity to meet industry professionals, understand urban challenges as well as their solutions, and learn about the many benefits of green roofs and walls.
Apply HERE
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask Emma at etamlin@greenroofs.org. Also feel free to check out www.citiesalive.org for more information!
Application Deadline: September 30, 2016
Join green roof and wall industry leaders this November in North America’s foremost city for green roof policy and implementation – Washington, DC – for the CitiesAlive: 14th Annual Green Roof & Wall Conference.
CitiesAlive will focus on stormwater management with technical sessions on policy, research, emerging technologies and design. Explore the science behind green roof and wall performance and learn how these technologies are enabling designers to meet municipal stormwater management requirements.
Build your professional network and discover industry opportunities by attending the 42-booth trade show; touring some of DC’s best green infrastructure projects; and by attending the Local Host Committee Reception at Capitol View at 400.
CitiesAlive keynote speakers include:
This year, let’s rise to the stormwater challenge.
Hope you’re staying cool this summer. URP brings the following research-related opportunities, presentations, and deadlines to your attention.
(1) URP Seeks Undergraduate Research Leaders – Apply by September 1
(2) Attend a URP Info Session to get started in undergrad research
(3) EIP-Presidential Scholarship – Apply by September 9
(4) Journal of Young Investigators Undergraduate Research Photography Competition – Submit by September 1, 2016
(5) Attend the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine (SfRRBM) International Conference in San Francisco – Submit Abstract by Sept. 1, 2016
(6) Apply for an Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award
(7) Enroll in Research Exposed! for Autumn Quarter (General Studies 391 D)
(8) Incoming Transfer Students! Enroll in Undergraduate Research for CC Transfer Students! (General Studies 391K) – see attached flyer
(9) Apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
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(1) Apply to be an Undergraduate Research Leader!
Apply by Sept. 1, 2016
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is seeking enthusiastic and experienced undergraduate researchers from all disciplines to be Undergraduate Research Leaders (URLs) for the 2016-17 academic year.
URLs serve a central role in connecting undergraduates to support services of the URP. The goal of the URL program is to increase awareness and participation of undergraduates doing research in a range of disciplines. As a URL, you can motivate future undergraduate researchers! Anticipated URL time commitment is approximately 8-10 hours/month and dependent on quarterly events and student availability.
More information and application available here
Questions? Contact the URP Staff at urp@uw.edu or (206) 543-4282
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(2) Attend an Undergraduate Research Program Info Session!
Fridays, September 2nd and 9th, from 2:30pm – 3:20pm in MGH 171
These sessions are designed primarily for undergraduates who have yet to begin research and they provide research resources, information on funding, and suggestions for approaching faculty. Additionally, the sessions are highly student-driven, with an emphasis on student questions and concerns. Students interested in attending the UW, including community college transfer students, are welcome to the sessions.
Questions? Contact the URP Staff at urp@uw.edu or (206) 543-4282
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(3) The Early Identification Program within the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity is pleased to announce that the 2016-17 Presidential Scholarship applications are now open
Apply by September 9, 2016
The Presidential Scholarship supports students who have clearly demonstrated scholastic achievement, an interest in research, and plan to attend graduate school (doctoral or master’s programs). The award will be for $3,333.00 for 3-quarters during the 2016-2017 academic year. Upon receipt of the award, students will be expected to submit a formal research proposal, conduct three consecutive quarters of research, meet regularly with the EIP staff, present their work at the joint Early Identification/McNair Program Annual Spring Research Conference and concurrent Undergraduate Research Symposium, and comply with the other requirements of Presidential Scholars. Awards are contingent upon the continued availability of funds.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY:
An applicant should be affiliated with either the Early Identification Program, Ronald E. McNair Program or any of the LSAMP, TRIO-SSS, OMAD or EXPD programs.
Applicants should also:
1) Conduct a research project with the supervision of a faculty member for the three consecutive quarters of the 2016-2017 academic year
2) Plans to attend graduate school
3) Have a minimum of 125 credits
4) We give priority to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and who regularly use the EIP, McNair, LSAMP, EXPD or OMAD programs.
The Application and additional information can be found here
Please direct any questions to eip@uw.edu
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(4) Undergraduate Research Photography Competition, sponsored by the Journal of Young Investigators.
Submit by September 1, 2016
The Journal of Young Investigators is pleased to host the 2016 International Undergraduate Research Photography Competition. Show your research in one image—be it be a molecular model, an image taken under the microscope, or a snapshot of the field where your work takes place– for a chance to win. Please include a brief (1-3 sentence) description of the image and its ties to your work. Entries will be judged by the JYI Executive Board.
Three winners will receive unique JYI items and certificate.
One winner will be featured on our website and the cover of 2016 Best of JYI Publication.
Submit your image and brief description to cdo@jyi.org
For more information, visit www.jyi.org
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(5) Attend the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine Annual SFRR International Conference in San Francisco
Abstract Submission Deadline: September 1, 2016
The Society for Redox Biology and Medicine’s Annual Meeting has long been the premier venue for cutting edge research in all aspects of redox biology, featuring the latest technologies and applications in basic and translational research. The 23rd Annual Meeting, a joint meeting with the Society for Free Radical Research International (SFRBM/SFRRI 2016), will feature four days of scientific communication at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on November 16 – 19, 2016 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Check out their website to learn more!
Don’t forget that you may also apply for an Undergraduate Conference Travel Award to support travel and conference registration expenses.
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(6) Apply for an Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award
Publicly communicating your own research and sharing your ideas with others are important parts of engaging in academic research.
The URCTA enables you to extend your research experience by contributing to important discussions of current research at professional conferences by providing funding toward national conference travel expenses and registration fees
We encourage all students who have a paper, poster, or scholarly creative work that has been accepted for presentation at a professional conference to apply for an award.
Funding for this program is generously provided by the UW’s Office of Research, the Mary Gates Endowment for Students, and the Undergraduate Research Program.
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(7) Enroll in Research Exposed! for Autumn Quarter
General Studies 391 D | 1 credit | SLN 15450
Research Exposed! (GEN ST 391 D) offers undergraduates an opportunity to learn about current, exciting research in a wide variety of disciplines, including the process of discovery, how faculty come up with an idea for research, how inquiry is structured in the different disciplines, and how students can become involved in the knowledge-making process.
Presentations by UW faculty focus on specific issues such as ethics and the culture of research. Students attend weekly, fifty-minute discussions and have the opportunity to ask the speaker questions following each presentation. This course may be repeated for credit (1 credit/quarter-3 quarters max); speakers and topics will vary.
See the UW Time Schedule entry (SLN 15450) to register.
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(8) Incoming Transfer Students: Enroll in Undergraduate Research Intensive for Community College Transfer Students 1-Day Workshop (September 22) + course (Fridays, 1:30-2:20 PM)
General Studies 391 K | 2 credits | SLN: 15456
The Undergraduate Research Intensive designed for incoming transfer students comprises an initial 1-day pre-autumn quarter workshop, held September 22 on the UW Seattle campus, followed by weekly sessions during the quarter designed to help transfer students attain and excel in undergraduate research positions.The course will demystify the research process at UW and provide instruction in research-related skills and resources. All students receive one-on-one advising with Undergraduate Research Program staff and interact with peer researchers.
For more information & to request an add code, contact urp@uw.edu and include the following:
1. Your full name:
2. Transfer institution
3. UW student number:
4. Major, intended major, or area(s) of interest:
See attached flyer for more info.
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(9) Apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship application is now open. This scholarship was created by the US Department of State to increase access to study or internships abroad for students of high financial need. To be eligible for this award, students must be receiving a Pell grant as part of their financial aid package at the time they apply. This scholarship is open to all undergraduate majors.
Award amounts vary but students can receive up to $5,000. Students planning to begin their study abroad programs between December 15, 2016 and April 15th 2017 should apply by October, 4 2016. Students must be receiving college credit for their programs but only need to be abroad for a minimum of 28 consecutive days to be eligible. In addition, the scholarship application does not require letters of recommendation.
More information about this scholarship and selection criteria can be found on the Benjamin A. Gilman website.