Conservation

1700 AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN SECTION

Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair
700 North Bell Avenue, Suite 200
Carnegie, PA 15106
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ams-awma.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in West Virginia and western Pennsylvania who are interested in preparing for a career in an environmental field.

Title of Award: Allegheny Mountain Section Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental law; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Up to 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently enrolled and high school seniors accepted full time in a 4- or 5-year college or university program that will lead to a career in the environmental field through environmental science, engineering, or law. Applicants must be 1) children or spouses of members of the Allegheny Mountain section of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA); or 2) attending or planning to attend a college or university in western Pennsylvania or West Virginia. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic record, plan of study, career goals, recommendations, and extracurricular activities; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1701 AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-EAST MICHIGAN CHAPTER

c/o Sol P. Baltimore, Scholarship Committee Chair
28742 Blackstone Drive
Lathrup Village, MI 48076-2616
Tel: (248)569-3633
Web Site: http://www.emawma.org/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Michigan who are interested in preparing for a career in air and waste management.

Title of Award: East Michigan Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Air pollution; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental law; Environmental science; Natural resources; Natural sciences; Physical sciences; Public health Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Winners also receive a 1-year student membership in the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in or entering their senior undergraduate year or any year of graduate or professional school at a college or university in Michigan. They must be full-time students preparing for a career in air pollution control, toxic and/or hazardous waste management, or another environmental area. Preferred courses of study include engineering, physical or natural sciences, public health, law, and natural resources. Selection is based on academic achievement (at least a 3.0 GPA), a paper (between 500 and 600 words) on career interests and objectives, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Paul R. Shutt Memorial Scholarship.

1702 AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-FLORIDA SECTION

c/o C. David Cooper
University of Central Florida
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
Orlando, FL 32816-2450
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.flawma.com/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) enrolled at colleges and universities in Florida.

Title of Award: Clair Fancy Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at 4-year colleges and universities in Florida. Applicants be student members of AWMA and have demonstrated service to AWMA in some capacity. They must submit a 1-page essay on their interest in the air environment or the waste management field. Selection is based on the essay, academic transcripts, and a letter of reference. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

1703 AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION-FLORIDA SECTION

c/o C. David Cooper
University of Central Florida
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
Orlando, FL 32816-2450
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.flawma.com/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students at colleges and universities in Florida who are preparing for a career in the air pollution or waste management fields.

Title of Award: Florida AWMA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 4 to 6 each year: 1 at $1,000 (the Axel Hendrickson Scholarship), 1 or 2 at $500, and 2 or 3 at $250. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000, $500, or $250. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at 4-year colleges and universities in Florida. Applicants must submit a 1-page essay on their interest in the air environment or the waste management field. Selection is based on the essay, academic transcripts, and a letter of reference. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Axel Hendrickson Scholarship.

1704 AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Attn: Department of Diversity Programs
1155 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)872-6250
Free: 800-227-5558, ext. 6250
Fax: (202)776-8003
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chemistry.org/scholars

To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority students with a strong interest in chemistry and a desire to prepare for a career in a chemically-related science.

Title of Award: American Chemical Society Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biochemistry; Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Materials research/science; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 100 new awards are granted each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $2,500 for the freshman year in college or $3,000 per year for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) college-bound high school seniors; 2) college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors enrolled full time at an accredited college or university; 3) community college graduates and transfer students who plan to study for a bachelor's degree; and 4) community college freshmen. Applicants must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. They must be majoring or planning to major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or other chemically-related fields, such as environmental science, materials science, or toxicology, and planning to prepare for a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology. Students planning careers in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on academic merit (GPA of 3.0 or higher) and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1994.

1705 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES

Attn: ACIL Scholarship Alliance
1629 K Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006-1633
Tel: (202)887-5872
Fax: (202)887-0021
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acil.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students working on a degree in the natural or physical sciences.

Title of Award: ACIL Academic Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, biology, or environmental sciences. Applicants must submit a brief resume or personal statement outlining their activities in college, including their field of study and future plans. Selection is based on academic achievement, career goals, leadership, and financial need. Children and grandchildren of the member employees of the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) are encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1706 AMERICAN GROUND WATER TRUST

16 Centre Street
P.O. Box 1796
Concord, NH 03302
Tel: (603)228-5444
Fax: (603)228-6557
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agwt.org/amtrol.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are interested in preparing for a career in a ground water-related field.

Title of Award: AMTROL Inc. Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are entering a 4-year college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must be planning a career in a ground water-related field and must have completed a science/environmental project in high school that directly involved ground water resources or have had vacation/out-of-school work experience that is directly related to the environment and natural resources. They must submit a 500-word essay on "Ground Water, An Important Environmental and Economic Resource for America" and a 300-word description of their high school ground water project and/or practical environmental work experience. Selection is based on the above criteria, and on the applicant's references and academic record. Financial need is not considered. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: At the American Ground Water Trust's expense, scholarship recipients may be invited to travel to a national or regional ground water conference or meeting. Funding for this program is provided by AMTROL Inc.

1707 AMERICAN GROUND WATER TRUST

16 Centre Street
P.O. Box 1796
Concord, NH 03302
Tel: (603)228-5444
Fax: (603)228-6557
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agwt.org/baroid.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are interested in preparing for a career in a ground water-related field.

Title of Award: Baroid Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are entering a 4-year college or university as a full-time student. Applicants must be planning a career in a ground water-related field and must have completed a science/environmental project in high school that directly involved ground water resources or have had vacation/out-of-school work experience that is directly related to the environment and natural resources. They must submit a 500-word essay on "Ground Water, An Important Environmental and Economic Resource for America" and a 300-word description of their high school ground water project and/or practical environmental work experience. Selection is based on the above criteria, and on the applicant's references and academic record. Financial need is not considered. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: At the American Ground Water Trust's expense, scholarship recipients may be invited to travel to a national or regional ground water conference or meeting. Funding for this program is provided by Baroid.

1708 AMERICAN GROUND WATER TRUST

16 Centre Street
P.O. Box 1796
Concord, NH 03302
Tel: (603)228-5444
Fax: (603)228-6557
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agwt.org/everson.htm

To provide financial assistance to children of employees of the ground water industry who are preparing for a career in a ground-water related field.

Title of Award: Ben Everson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are entering a 4-year college or university. Applicants must be planning a career in a ground water-related field and have completed a science/environmental project in high school that directly involved ground water resources or have had vacation/out-of-school work experience that directly related to the environment and natural resources. They must submit a 500-word essay on "Ground Water, An Important Environmental and Economic Resource for America" and a 300-word description of their high school ground water project and/or practical environmental work experience. At least 1 parent must be employed in the ground water industry. Selection is based on the above criteria, and on the applicant's references and academic record. Financial need is not considered. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: At the American Ground Water Trust's expense, scholarship recipients may be invited to travel to a national or regional ground water conference or meeting. Funding for this program is provided by Claude Laval Corporation.

1709 AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052, ext. 106
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships

To provide financial assistance and summer work experience to members of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) interested in studying environmental or related sciences at the Undergraduate or graduate level.

Title of Award: EPA Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AISES members who are full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students at 4-year colleges and universities and majoring in environmental, science, or engineering fields leading to an environmental-related career. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Non-Indians may apply, but all applicants must submit an essay on their knowledge and living experience with American Indian tribal culture, their interest in environmental studies, how that interest relates to environmental issues and needs on tribal lands, and how they will contribute their professional knowledge to a Native community. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by AISES. Students must agree to work during the summer at an EPA facility and/or Indian reservation, if a position is offered.

1710 AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
2305 Renard, S.E., Suite 200
P.O. Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Tel: (505)765-1052, ext. 106
Fax: (505)765-5608
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships

To provide financial assistance and summer work experience to members of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) who are working on an undergraduate degree in engineering or science related to water resources or environmental fields.

Title of Award: Henry Rodriguez Reclamation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AISES members who are full-time undergraduate students in engineering or science related to water resources or environmental fields. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Non-Indians may apply, but all applicants must submit an essay on their first-hand knowledge of Indian tribal culture, their interest in engineering or environmental studies, how that interest relates to water resource issues and needs and concerns of Indian tribes, and how they will contribute their knowledge or professional experience to a Native American community. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2001, is funded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the National Water Research Institute and administered by AISES. Recipients must agree to serve an 8- to 10-week paid internship with the Bureau during the summer at a regional or area office located within the 17 western states served by the Bureau, at its Washington, D.C. headquarters, or at its Denver Technical Service Center.

1711 AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
555 North Kensington Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526-5592
Tel: (708)352-6611
Fax: (708)352-0499
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www2.ans.org/honors/scholarships

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are working on a degree in engineering or science that is associated with decommissioning, decontamination, or environmental restoration aspects of nuclear power.

Title of Award: Decommissioning, Decontamination and Reutilization Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Nuclear; Environmen conservation; Environmental science; Nuclear science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering their junior or senior year in an engineering or science program at an accredited institution in the United States. The program must be associated with 1) decommissioning or decontamination of nuclear facilities; 2) management or characterization of nuclear waste; or 3) restoration of the environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be able to demonstrate academic achievement, and be sponsored by an organization within the American Nuclear Society (ANS). Along with their application, they must submit a brief essay discussing the importance of an aspect of decommissioning, decontamination, and reutilization to the future of the nuclear field. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is offered by the Decommissioning, Decontamination and Reutilization (DD&R) Division of the ANS. Recipients must agree to join the ANS and designate the DD&R Division as 1 of their professional divisions. They must commit to participating in DD&R Division activities by attending the annual and winter meetings of the ANS and serving as a student representative at the DD&R executive committee meetings at both ANS meetings.

1712 AMERICAN NUCLEAR SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
555 North Kensington Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526-5592
Tel: (708)352-6611
Fax: (708)352-0499
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www2.ans.org/honors/scholarships

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are interested in preparing for a career dealing with the environmental aspects of nuclear science or nuclear engineering.

Title of Award: Environmental Sciences Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Nuclear; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Nuclear science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering their junior or senior year in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear-related field at an accredited institution in the United States. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career dealing with the environmental aspects of nuclear science or nuclear engineering. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be able to demonstrate academic achievement, and be sponsored by an organization within the American Nuclear Society (ANS). Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is offered by the Environmental Sciences Division of the ANS.

1713 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Title of Award: America Responds Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closelyrelated field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

1714 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), particularly those interested in construction safety.

Title of Award: Bechtel Foundation Scholarship for Safety and Health Area, Field, or Subject: Construction; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closelyrelated field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science) with an emphasis on construction safety. Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by Bechtel Foundation.

1715 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) from designated western states.

Title of Award: Scott Dominguez-Craters of the Moon Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closelyrelated field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). First priority is given to residents within the service area of Craters of the Moon Chapter in Idaho; second priority is given to residents of ASSE Region II (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming). Special consideration is also given to 1) employees of a sponsoring organization or their dependents; 2) students who are serving their country through active duty in the armed forces or are honorably discharged; 3) former members of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, FFA, or 4-H; 4) recipients of awards from service organizations; and 5) students who have provided volunteer service to an ASSE chapter in a leadership role. Undergraduates must have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate students must have completed at least 9 semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have had a GPA of 3.0 or higher as an undergraduate. As part of the selection process, all applicants must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

1716 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) from designated western states.

Title of Award: Gold Country Section and Region II Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closelyrelated field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Priority is given to residents of ASSE Region II (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming). Undergraduates must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate students must also be enrolled full time, have completed at least 9 semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have had a GPA of 3.0 or higher as an undergraduate. As part of the selection process, all applicants must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

1717 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students at colleges and universities in New England who are members or family of members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Title of Award: Greater Boston Chapter Leadership Award Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are working on a degree in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be 1) a member of an ASSE chapter in New England; 2) the spouse or child of an ASSE chapter member in New England; or 3) a member of an ASSE student section in New England. Undergraduates must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate students must also be enrolled full time, have completed at least 9 semester hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have had a GPA of 3.0 or higher as an undergraduate. As part of the selection process, all applicants must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

1718 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students majoring in fields related to occupational safety and health.

Title of Award: Gulf Coast Past Presidents Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1eachyear. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closelyrelated field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Although the program is sponsored by the Gulf Coast (Texas) chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), there are no geographical restrictions on eligibility. Applicants must be full- or part-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Part-time students must be ASSE members. As part of the selection process, all applicants must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

1719 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Title of Award: Liberty Mutual Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closelyrelated field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by Liberty Mutual.

1720 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Title of Award: Marsh Risk Consulting Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closelyrelated field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by Marsh Risk Consulting.

1721 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) from designated southeastern states.

Title of Award: Region IV/Edwin P. Granberry, Jr. Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closelyrelated field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be residents of ASSE Region IV (Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), although they may be attending school elsewhere. They must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

1722 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Title of Award: Marcella Thompson Distinguished Service Award Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are majoring in occupational safety and health or a closelyrelated field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

1723 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Title of Award: UPS Diversity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 2 of these scholarships at $5,250 each were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $4,000 to $6,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are enrolled in a 4-year degree program in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be U.S. citizens and members of a minority ethnic or racial group. They must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the UPS Foundation.

1724 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS

Attn: ASSE Foundation
1800 East Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tel: (847)768-3441
Fax: (847)296-9220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.asse.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).

Title of Award: UPS Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fires and fire prevention; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships at $5,250 each were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $4,000 to $6,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to ASSE student members who are enrolled in a 4-year degree program in occupational safety and health or a closely-related field (e.g., safety engineering, safety management, systems safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science). Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least 60 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. As part of the selection process, they must submit 2 essays of 300 words or less: 1) why they are seeking a degree in safety, a brief description of their current activities, and how those relate to their career goals and objectives; and 2) why they should be awarded this scholarship (including career goals and financial need). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the UPS Foundation.

1725 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS-COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE CHAPTER

c/o Melissa Diede, Scholarship Committee Chair
SAIF Corporation Service Center
15333 S.W. Sequoia Parkway
P.O. Box 4777
Portland, OR 97208-4777
Tel: (503)598-5808
Free: 800-848-2372
Fax: (503)968-5353
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.assecwc.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) from Washington and Oregon.

Title of Award: Walter G. Thorsell Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Industrial hygiene; Occupational safety and health; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Washington and Oregon who have completed at least 1 term of study toward a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, health, or environmental studies. Applicants must be ASSE student members who are able to demonstrate interest and participation in ASSE and other safety activities. U.S. citizenship and a GPA of 2.75 or higher are required. Selection is based on demonstrated interested in preparing for a career in the field of occupational safety, health, and/or environmental science; a statement of interest in the field; contribution to an ASSE student section or professional chapter; and financial need (considered only if all other qualifications are equal). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1726 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS-NEW JERSEY CHAPTER

c/o New Jersey State Safety Council
6 Commerce Drive
Cranford, NJ 07016
Tel: (732)269-7683
Web Site: http://www.njasse.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in safety engineering or other safety-related majors in New Jersey.

Title of Award: Theodore M. Brickley/Bernice Shickora Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Industrial hygiene; Protective services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to upper-division and graduate students who are residents of New Jersey enrolled at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be majoring in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related field; have completed at least 6 credit hours in occupational safety and health (OSH) and at least 12 credit hours in OSH or related courses; have completed at least 18 credit hours in departmental-related courses (physical sciences, mathematics, engineering); and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher overall and 3.0 or higher in OSH courses. Selection is based on GPA; leadership skills as demonstrated by participation in extracurricular activities; involvement in occupational safety, hygiene, and related activities; involvement with professional occupational safety, hygiene, or related organizations; communication skills; awards and honors; and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1727 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION-KANSAS SECTION

c/o Frank Yau, Scholarship Committee Chair
4301 Brenner Road
Kansas City, KS 66104-5531
Tel: (913)573-9347
Fax: (913)573-9361
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ksawwa.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Kansas who are preparing for a career in the water works industry.

Title of Award: Terry L. McKanna Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full time at a 2-year or 4-year college or university in Kansas. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in a field associated with the water works industry. Their program must include courses related to civil or environmental engineering or environmental science. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1728 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION-MONTANA SECTION

Attn: Executive Secretary
1029 Washington Avenue
Havre, MT 59501
Tel: (406)265-9753
Fax: (406)265-2277
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.montana-awwa.org/Scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to students at colleges and universities in Montana who are working on undergraduate or graduate degrees in water-related fields.

Title of Award: Donald G. Willems Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students currently enrolled at colleges and universities in Montana who have completed at least 1 academic year with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must be working on an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in a field that will lead to employment in the water and wastewater fields, including water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, water resources, watershed protection, groundwater remediation, and related subdisciplines. Along with their application, they must submit 3 references, a resume, and a 750-word statement of their professional goals. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is jointly sponsored by the Montana Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Montana Water Environment Association (MWEA), the Montana affiliate of the Water Environment Federation. The scholarship winners also receive a 1-year student membership of their choice in AWWA or MWEA.

1729 ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER

c/o Chris Goepper
Spraying Systems
3443 Edwards Road, Suite D
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Tel: (513)871-9900
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aistech.org/chapters/ohiovalley_scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to student members and children of members of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).

Title of Award: Ohio Valley Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geography; Geology; Geosciences; Information science and technology; Metallurgy; Physical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years provided the recipient remains enrolled full time and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who are either 1) children of Ohio Valley Chapter AIST members, or 2) student or young professional AIST members. Applicants must be accepted at, planning to attend, or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university with a major in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer programming, computer technology, earth science, electrical engineering, engineering, engineering technology, environmental science, geography, geology, information systems, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, microbiology, physical science, physics, or another field approved by the scholarship committee. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on the reasons for their interest in their field of study, their current career goals and objectives, and the positive attributes they feel they will bring to their professional career. Selection is based on overall academic achievement, with strong consideration given to the essay and extracurricular activities. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE). This program was established by the former Ohio Valley District Section of AISE. The Ohio Valley Chapter covers Indiana (except for the northwestern portion), all of Kentucky, western Tennessee, and portions of southeastern Ohio.

1730 BIG 33 SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
511 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 213
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Tel: (717)774-3303; 877-PABIG-33
Fax: (717)774-1749
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.big33.org/scholarships/default.ashx

To provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Ohio and Pennsylvania who plan to study environmental sciences in college.

Title of Award: Waste Management Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 100 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and accredited private high schools in Ohio and Pennsylvania who are planning to study an environmental field in college. Applications are available from high school guidance counselors. Selection is based on special talents, leadership, obstacles overcome, academic achievement (at least a 2.0 GPA), community service, unique endeavors, financial need, and a 1-page essay on why they deserve the scholarship and their involvement with preserving the environment. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funds for this program are provided by Waste Management, Inc.

1731 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Patriots' Path Council 358
Attn: Dennis Kohl, Scout Executive
222 Columbia Turnpike
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Tel: (973)361-1800
Fax: (973)361-1954

To provide financial assistance for college to Eagle Scouts in New Jersey who have shown an interest in the balance between the economy and the environment.

Title of Award: Frank D. Visceglia Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Economics; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; General studies/Field of study not specified; Real estate Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Eagle Scouts who are residents of New Jersey. Preference is given to Scouts 1) whose Eagle service projects are related to the environment and/or the economy and 2) whose career goals are in development-related fields and/or who intend to major in related fields. Applicants must have been accepted to, have applied for, or plan to attend an accredited 4-year college. Selection is based on Scouting record, other Scout activities, a description of the Eagle Scout project, and an essay of 250 words or less on the applicant's philosophy on the future of the world's environment. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is underwritten by the Association for Commercial Real Estate, formerly the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks.

1732 BROWN AND CALDWELL

Attn: Scholarship Program
201 North Civic Drive, Suite 115
P.O. Box 8045
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: (925)937-9010
Fax: (925)937-9026
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.brownandcaldwell.com

To provide financial assistance to minority students working on an undergraduate degree in an environmental or engineering field.

Title of Award: Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Hydrology; Industrial hygiene; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of minority groups (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and Alaska Natives) who are full-time students in their junior year at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a declared major in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or an environmental science (e.g., biology, ecology, geology, hydrogeology, industrial hygiene, toxicology). Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 250 words) on why they chose to major in an environmental discipline. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident and available to participate in a summer internship at a Brown and Caldwell office. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: As part of the paid summer internship at a Brown and Caldwell office at 1 of more than 40 cities in the country, the program provides a mentor to guide the intern through the company's information and communications resources.

1733 BROWN AND CALDWELL

Attn: Scholarship Program
201 North Civic Drive, Suite 115
P.O. Box 8045
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: (925)937-9010
Fax: (925)937-9026
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.brownandcaldwell.com

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students working on a degree in an environmental or engineering field.

Title of Award: Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Hydrology; Industrial hygiene; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled as full-time students in their junior year at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a declared major in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering or an environmental science (e.g., biology, ecology, geology, hydrogeology, industrial hygiene, toxicology). Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 250 words) on why they chose to major in an environmental discipline. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 1999.

1734 CALIFORNIA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship
7677 Oakport Street, Suite 525
Oakland, CA 94621-1935
Tel: (510)382-7800
Fax: (510)382-7810
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cwea.org/cwq_cweaglance_desc_scholarship.shtml

To provide financial assistance to members of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to the water environment industry.

Title of Award: Kirt Brooks Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Public administration; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 5 categories of students: 1) full-time students working on a bachelor's degree in a field related to the water environment industry at a 4-year college or university; 2) graduate students working on a master's or doctoral degree in public administration, engineering, or other field related to the water environment industry; 3) part-time students working on a bachelor's degree in a field related to the water environment field at a 4-year college or university; 4) full-time students working on an associate degree at a 2-year college or a certificate of achievement at a technical trade school with goals related to the water environment field; and 5) part-time students working on an associate degree at a 2-year college or a certificate of achievement at a technical trade school with goals related to the water environment field. Applicants must 1) have been members of the CWEA for at least 6 months, or 2) be immediate family (spouse, child, sibling, stepchild) of such members. They must provide a statement of their purpose and plans for higher education as related to the water environment industry, transcripts, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The CWEA is the California affiliate of the Water Environment Federation.

1735 CANON U.S.A., INC.

Attn: Canon Envirothon
P.O. Box 855
League City, TX 77574-0855
800-825-5547, ext. 16
Fax: (281)332-5259
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.envirothon.org

To recognize and reward the outstanding problem-solving skills of teams of high school students in a natural resource competition.

Title of Award: Canon Envirothon Competition Scholarships and Prizes Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Natural resources; Soil science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: College scholarships are awarded to a total of 15 students (5 students on each of the 3 highest scoring teams). Funds Available: Students on the winning team at the international competition each receive $3,000 scholarships; students on the second-place team receive $2,000 scholarships; and students on the third-place team receive $1,000 scholarships. Funds must be used to pay educational expenses at a trade school, 2-year college, or 4-year college or university. For students on the fourth-through tenth-placed teams, Canon products are awarded (cameras or binoculars). Volunteer advisors coaching the 10 highest scoring teams also receive Canon products. The Envirothon Extra Mile Award is $100. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: The Envirothon is a problem-solving natural resource competition for high school students (grades 9-12 or equivalent home school ranking) in the United States and Canada. It is the largest high school environmental competition in North America. In most states and provinces, Envirothon is cosponsored by conservation district associations, local conservation districts, and cooperating state, federal, and provincial resource agencies. In the competition, teams of 5 high school students are tested on their knowledge of natural resources: soils and land use, forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology, and a current environmental issue (recently: "Natural Resource Management in the Urban Environment"). Students visit 5 "in-the-field" test stations where they take written tests, conduct field work, make oral presentations, and respond to questions from the judges. Scores are based on preparation and presentation of a plan (60 points), application of data (80 points), quality of presentation (40 points), and compliance with required elements (20 points). The highest-scoring teams advance through local, regional, and state/provincial competitions to participate in the international contest. The Envirothon Extra Mile Award is awarded to the team that demonstrates the most spirit, cooperation, leadership, and friendship. Deadline for Receipt: Local and state/province competitions begin each year in April and continue through June. Winning teams then advance to the 5-day Canon Envirothon national finals in July or August at a site that changes annually. Additional Information: The Envirothon was started in 1979 by 3 Pennsylvania soil and water conservation districts. The first national competition was held in 1988. The Canon Envirothon is a year-long learning process that combines in-class study with hands-on field experiences. The Envirothon Extra Mile Award is sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts.

1736 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION, INC.

Attn: Scholarships
4455 West Lawrence Street
P.O. Box 563
Appleton, WI 54912-0563
Tel: (920)830-1290
Fax: (920)830-1293
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarship_fundslist.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Wisconsin who are working on a degree related to gardening.

Title of Award: Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students at colleges and universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design/architecture, botany, forestry, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental studies, city planning, land management, or a related field. They must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation. Information is also available from Carolyn A. Craig, WGCF Scholarship Chair, 900 North Shore Drive, New Richmond, WI 54017-9466, (715) 246-6242, E-mail: [email protected].

1737 DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tel: (302)577-3240
Free: 800-292-7935
Fax: (302)577-6765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/healy.pat.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students in Delaware who are interested in majoring in engineering or environmental sciences at a college in the state.

Title of Award: John P. "Pat" Healy Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; automatically renewed for 3 additional years if a GPA of 3.0 or higher is maintained.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and full-time college students in their freshman or sophomore years who are Delaware residents and majoring in either environmental engineering or environmental sciences at a Delaware college. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on "What would you do to protect the environment?" Selection is based on financial need, academic performance, community or school involvement, and leadership ability. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority.

1738 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Attn: Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
4700 River Road, Unit 22
Riverdale, MD 20737-1230
800-762-2738
Web Site: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq

To provide financial assistance and work experience to college students majoring in the agricultural or biological sciences.

Title of Award: PPQ William F. Helms Student Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Virology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college sophomores and juniors who are attending an accredited college or university, are majoring in an agricultural or biological science (such as biology, plant pathology, entomology, virology, bacteriology, mycology, or ecology), are interested in a career in plant protection and quarantine, and are U.S. citizens. To apply, interested students must submit a completed application form, a personal letter describing their career goals and interest in plant protection and quarantine, transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is the agency responsible for protecting America's agriculture base; Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is the program within APHIS that deals with plant health issues. In addition to financial assistance, the Helms Student Scholarship Program also offers tutoring assistance, mentoring, paid work experience during vacation periods, career exploration, and possible employment upon graduation.

1739 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration
Attn: National Highway Institute, HNHI-20
4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1553
Tel: (703)235-0538
Fax: (703)235-0593
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/ddetfp.asp

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study in transportation-related fields to students at Hispanic Serving Institutions.

Title of Award: Eisenhower Hispanic-Serving Institutions Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Architecture; Business administration; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 18 students received support from this program. Funds Available: The stipend covers the fellow's full cost of education, including tuition and fees. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: These fellowships are intended for students who are enrolled at federally-designated 4-year Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and who are working on a degree in a transportation-related field (i.e., engineering, accounting, business, architecture, environmental sciences, etc.). Applicants must have entered their junior year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have a faculty sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1740 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration
Attn: National Highway Institute, HNHI-20
4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1553
Tel: (703)235-0538
Fax: (703)235-0593
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/ddetfp.asp

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study in transportation-related fields to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Title of Award: Eisenhower Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Architecture; Business administration; Engineering, Civil; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Transportation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 48 students received support from this program. Funds Available: The stipend covers the fellow's full cost of education, including tuition and fees. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: These fellowships are intended for students who are enrolled at federally-designated 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and working on a degree in a transportation-related field (i.e., engineering, accounting, business, architecture, environmental sciences, etc.). Applicants must have entered their junior year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have a faculty sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1741 FAMILY CAMPERS AND RVERS

c/o Herb and Marie Petersen, National Scholarship Directors
76 Gaymore Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fcrv.org/programs/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Family Campers and RVers (FCRV) and their dependent children.

Title of Award: FCRV Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; General studies/Field of study not specified; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Funds Available: Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been members of FCRV for at least 1 year or be their dependent children and have been accepted in a 2-year or 4-year accredited institution of higher learning. Applications are accepted from the United States and Canada, but those from other countries will be considered within the educational framework of that country. Students currently enrolled in college are given equal consideration with incoming freshmen; high school students or recent graduates should be in the upper 40% of their graduating class and students already in college should have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Special consideration is given to students majoring in fields related to conservation, ecology, or outdoor activities, although applicants with any major are considered. Awards are based on maturity, leadership, related activities, and goals of the applicant as related to the objectives of FCRV. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Family Campers and RVers was founded as the National Campers and Hikers Association, and these scholarships are awarded by the National Campers and Hikers Association Scholarship, Inc. (NCHA).

1742 FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF CONNECTICUT, INC.

14 Business Park Drive
P.O. Box 854
Branford, CT 06405-0854
Tel: (203)488-5528
Fax: (203)488-5528
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ctgardenclubs.org/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are interested in majoring in horticulture-related fields at a Connecticut college or university.

Title of Award: Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending upon the availability of funds. Funds Available: Stipends are generally about $1,000 each. Funds are sent to the recipient's school in 2 equal installments. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be legal residents of Connecticut who are studying at a college or university in the state in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, land management, or related subjects. They must be entering their junior or senior year of college or be a graduate student, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Connecticut State Scholarship Chair, Mary Gray, 18 Long Hill Farm Road, Guilford, CT 06437, (203) 458-2784.

1743 FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF MISSOURI

c/o Claudia Chopp
1 Colt Drive
Wentzville, MO 63385
Tel: (636)398-5944
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://gardenclubsofmissouri.org/fgcm/scholarship.shtml

To provide financial assistance to Missouri students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to gardening.

Title of Award: Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 24 scholarships, worth $22,500, were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) Missouri students attending Missouri colleges; 2) Missouri students attending colleges outside Missouri; and 3) foreign students attending Missouri colleges and planning to return to their home country to practice. Applicants must be majoring in agriculture, biology, botany, environmental science, horticulture, landscape design, or a related subject. Scholarships are generally awarded to students enrolled in universities, community colleges, and graduate schools, although high school seniors may be considered if they can show an interest in the designated fields. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1744 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Attn: Pastor Kathryn Schneider-Bryan
302 Fifth Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Tel: (320)251-0804
Fax: (320)251-0878
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fumc-stcloud.org

To provide financial assistance to members of United Methodist churches in the Minnesota Conference who are interested in preparing for a career in an area that will benefit people and the environment.

Title of Award: Doreene Cater Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Medicine; Religion; Social work Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,500, depending on the need of the recipient and the number of applicants. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of United Methodist churches in the Minnesota Conference who are interested in a career in such areas as education, medicine, environmental sciences, seminary education, and social service. Applicants must be entering at least their sophomore year. They must submit 2 letters of reference and transcripts of previous work. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1745 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in ecology.

Title of Award: Dr. Taylor Alexander Ecology Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in ecology. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1746 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Bernese B. Davis Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1747 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Velma Bernecker Gwinn Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1748 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students working on a degree in a field related to agriculture.

Title of Award: W. Reese Harris Agricultural Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Horticulture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be enrolled in a college of agriculture to major in agronomy, horticulture, environmental science, or a related field. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1749 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida students majoring or planning to major in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Hazel Simmons Hodges Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are either high school seniors planning to enroll in a Florida college or current Florida college students entering their sophomore year. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in ecology, horticulture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, marine biology, city planning, botany, or allied subjects. U.S. citizenship is required. Preference is given to students who were members of a high school gardener club. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1750 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida high school seniors who are interested in majoring in a field related to horticulture in college.

Title of Award: Elizabeth McCullagh Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are high school seniors and planning to attend a college or university in the state. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be interested in majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected]. If the recipient's GPA drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided.

1751 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Agnes McIntosh Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in ecology, horticulture, landscape design, conservation, botany, forestry, marine biology, city planning, or allied subjects. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1752 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in environmental issues.

Title of Award: Mary Jo Clayton Sanders Environmental Issues Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in environmental issues (including city planning, land management, environmental control, and allied subjects). U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: [email protected].

1753 GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA

Attn: Scholarship Committee
14 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022-1006
Tel: (212)753-8287
Fax: (212)753-0134
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/summeraward.html

To provide financial assistance to college students interested in summer study in environmental sciences.

Title of Award: GCA Awards for Summer Environmental Studies Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 summer term.

Eligibility Requirements: American students who wish to pursue summer courses in environmental studies are eligible to apply. Applicants must have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1964. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1754 GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MAINE

c/o Mark Ericson
515 Little River Road
Lebanon, ME 04027
Tel: (207)457-2188
Web Site: http://www.mainegardenclubs.com

To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are upper-division or graduate students working on a garden-related degree.

Title of Award: Garden Club Federation of Maine Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are residents of Maine. Applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, or another garden-related field. Selection is based on goals, activities, academic achievement, personal commitment, 3 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1755 GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.

c/o Nancy Donaldson
4 Sunday Drive
Beverly, MA 01915-1586
Web Site: http://www.gcfm.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of Massachusetts interested in fields related to gardening in college.

Title of Award: Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who have been residents of Massachusetts for at least 1 year. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, agronomy, city planning, environmental concerns, land management, botany, biology, or an allied subject. Along with their application, they must submit official transcripts; a brief essay about their goals, aspirations, and career plans; a list of their activities, including special honors and/or leadership positions; 3 letters of recommendation; and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1756 GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC.

Attn: State Headquarters Secretary
2450 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30602-5817
Tel: (706)227-5369
Fax: (706)227-5370
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uga.edu/gardenclub/Scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in a field related to gardening at a college or university in Georgia.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Georgia Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $5,000, 1 at $3,500, 1 at $2,500, and 1 at $1,250. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,250 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students at colleges and universities in Georgia who are majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, land management, or an allied subject. Applicants must have been residents of Georgia for the past 4 years. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record, character, initiative, and general attitude. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Hubert Bond Owens Scholarship.

1757 GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO, INC.

c/o Margaret C. Bertin, Scholarship Committee Chair
530 Mapleview Drive
Seven Hills, OH 44131-3814
Tel: (216)524-2453
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://gardenclubofohio.com/stateprojects.htm

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in horticulture or related fields.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Ohio Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Urban affairs/design/planning; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships, worth $21,300, were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are generally $1,000 or more per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are 1) first-year students at a 2-year institution or 2) college juniors, college seniors, or graduate students. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working on a degree in 1 of the following: agricultural education, horticulture, floriculture, landscape architecture, botany, biology, agronomy, forestry, environmental conservation (including engineering and law), plant pathology, environmental concerns, city planning, wildlife science, habitat or forest systems ecology, land management, or an allied subject. They must submit a completed application form, a transcript, a completed financial aid form, a personal statement of financial need and career goals, a list of extracurricular activities, 3 letters of recommendation, and a recent photograph. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in any state.

1758 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND INSTITUTE

1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 632
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)296-0009
Fax: (202)296-3633
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hsfi.org/scholarships/energy.asp

To provide financial assistance to Hispanic undergraduate students majoring in designated business, engineering, and science fields related to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) goals of environmental restoration and waste management.

Title of Award: Environmental Management Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Metallurgical; Engineering, Nuclear; Engineering, Petroleum; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Epidemiology; Geology; Health care services; Hydrology; Management; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Radiology; Systems engineering; Toxicology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year for 4-year university students or $2,000 per year for community college students. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Hispanic background who have completed at least 12 undergraduate credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career supportive of the DOE goals of environmental restoration and waste management. Eligible academic majors are in the fields of business (management and system analysis), engineering (agricultural, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical, metallurgical, nuclear, and petroleum), and science (applied math/physics, chemistry, computer science, ecology, environmental, epidemiology, geology, health physics, hydrology, radiochemistry, radio-ecology, and toxicology). Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on 1) how their academic major, interests, and career goals correspond to environmental restoration and waste management issues; and 2) how their Hispanic background and family upbringing have influenced their academic and personal goals. Selection is based on the essay, academic record, academic plans and career goals, financial need, commitment to DOE's goal of environmental restoration and waste management, and a letter of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1990, is sponsored by DOE's Office of Environmental Management. Recipients must enroll full time at a college or university in the United States.

1759 HOPI TRIBE

Attn: Office of Education
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Tel: (928)734-3533
Free: 800-762-9630
Fax: (928)734-9575
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hopi.nsn.us/education_htgsp.asp

To encourage Hopi students to get an undergraduate or graduate degree in an area of interest to the Hopi Tribe.

Title of Award: Hopi Tribal Priority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Health care services; Law; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend covers all educational expenses. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to enrolled members of the Hopi Tribe. They must be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students whose degree is in a subject area that is of priority interest to the Hopi Tribe. Those areas are law, natural resources, education, medicine, health, engineering, or business. This is a highly competitive scholarship. Selection is based on academic merit and the likelihood that the applicants will use their training and expertise for tribal goals and objectives. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

1760 INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC.

Attn: Field Services Division
225 South East Street
P.O. Box 1290
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1290
Tel: (317)692-7814
Free: 800-FARM-BUR
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.infarmbureau.org/education/stackhouse.htm

To provide financial assistance to members of the Indiana Farm Bureau who are interested in additional study in fields related to agriculture.

Title of Award: Marion Stackhouse Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Consumer affairs; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Food science and technology; Landscape architecture and design; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A total of $1,000 is available for this program each year. Duration: This is a 1-time award.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Indiana Farm Bureau members who are interested in attending a workshop, seminar, credit or noncredit class, or degree program. Applicants must be studying an agricultural area, including food science, consumer and family sciences, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, landscape architecture, or Environmental sciences. Selection is based on community and/or leadership involvement, family Farm Bureau involvement, motivation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.

1761 IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Attn: Agricultural Foundation
5400 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Tel: (515)225-5418
Fax: (515)225-5419
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ifbf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) interested in studying an agricultural-related field in college.

Title of Award: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Health care services; Horticulture; Marketing and distribution; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 54 each year: 6 in each of the 9 IFBF districts. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher in college.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of members of the federation who are planning to attend or are currently attending an accredited college, university, or community college. Applicants must be working toward a degree in 1 of the following occupational areas related to agriculture or agribusiness: production, horticulture, sales and service, products and processing, forestry, conservation, mechanization, research, economics, education, or agricultural health (occupational health and/or veterinary science). They must submit a 500-word essay on their professional goals and objectives, including the contributions they expect to make to agriculture and/or agribusiness and the rural community and how this scholarship will help them achieve those goals. Selection is based on that essay, academic performance and honors, ACT score, class rank, 2 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1762 LEGACY, INC.

P.O. Box 3813
Montgomery, AL 36109
Tel: (334)270-5921
Free: 800-240-5115 within AL
Fax: (334)270-5527
Web Site: http://www.legacyenved.org/fund/fund_college.htm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Alabama who are interested in preparing for an environmentally-related career.

Title of Award: Legacy Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental law; Environmental science; Geography; Medicine; Public administration; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 20 each year: 10 to undergraduates, 4 to master's degree students, and 6 to doctoral students. Funds Available: Undergraduates receive up to $1,500; graduate students receive up to $2,000. Duration: 1 year,

Eligibility Requirements: Open to upper-division (juniors and seniors) and graduate students who reside in Alabama, are enrolled in a college or university in the state, and are planning to prepare for an environmentallyrelated career. Given the interdisciplinary nature of environmental education, it is not a requirement that all applicants have an environmental title attached to their major; some examples of career fields that have been funded in the past include: business, education, government, law, medicine, public relations, and geography. Finalists are interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Legacy's scholarship funds are made available, in part, from proceeds derived from the sale of Alabama's "Protect Our Environment" license tag.

1763 LOUISIANA GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION, INC.

Attn: Ann H. Cooksey, Scholarship Chair
2528 Eton Street
New Orleans, LA 70131-3838
Tel: (504)394-4616
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.louisianagardenclubs.org/pages/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Louisiana who are working on a degree in a field related to gardening.

Title of Award: Louisiana Garden Club Federation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Louisiana residents enrolled in a Louisiana state-supported college or university at the junior, senior, or graduate student level. Applicants must be majoring in agricultural sciences, conservation, environmental agriculture, landscape design, life sciences, plant sciences, or allied fields. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher both overall and in their major. Along with their application, they must submit a letter discussing their goals, background, financial need, and personal commitment; 3 letters of recommendation; transcripts; and a complete financial statement. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1764 LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1885 Wooddale Boulevard
P.O. Box 91202
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202
Tel: (225)922-3258
Free: 800-259-LOAN, ext. 1012
Fax: (225)922-0790
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osfa.state.la.us

To offer competitive scholarships to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students in Louisiana who are interested in working on a degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine science.

Title of Award: Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Marine biology; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 60 students (30 new and 30 continuing) receive awards each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate and 2 years of graduate study.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Louisiana who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, are not in default on an educational loan, have applied for state student aid, are or will enroll as a full-time student in a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine science from a Louisiana public college or university, and have earned at least a 2.5 GPA in high school or college (if appropriate). This is a merit-based award; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: The recipient agrees to complete a degree in 1 of the 3 eligible fields at a Louisiana public college or university offering these degrees or repay all scholarship funds received plus interest.

1765 MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

3123 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Tel: (612)721-6631
Fax: (612)721-3936
Web Site: http://migizi.org/mig/organizational/scholarships/default.html

To provide financial assistance to Native American students working on an undergraduate degree in natural resources or an environmental field.

Title of Award: Walter Porky White Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Marine biology; Natural resources; Resource management Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Native American undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working on a degree in environmental science, natural resource management, biology, marine biology, or a related discipline. They must also have applied to the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program sponsored by the Minnesota State Department of Education. Along with their application, they must submit proof of tribal enrollment and/or blood quantum, transcripts, 2 letters of reference, a 250-word essay describing their involvement in the Indian community, and documentation of financial need. Special consideration is given to applicants with prior work experience in a tribal forestry or fisheries program. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

1766 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Attn: Environmental Educational Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Tel: (573)526-8411
Free: 800-334-6946
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/eesp

To provide financial assistance to underrepresented and minority students from Missouri who are or will be working on a bachelor's or master's degree in an environmental field.

Title of Award: Environmental Educational Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Criminal justice; Criminology; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Law enforcement; Natural resources; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and full-time enrollment.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority and underrepresented residents of Missouri who have graduated from an accredited high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who are already enrolled in college must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may be 1) engineering students in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, or agricultural engineering; 2) environmental students in geology, biology, wildlife management, planning, natural resources, or a closely-related course of study; 3) chemistry students in the field of environmental chemistry; or 4) law enforcement students in environmental law enforcement. They must submit a 1-page essay on their environmental education career goals. Selection is based on the essay, GPA and test scores, school and community activities, leadership, and character. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1767 MORRIS LAND CONSERVANCY

Attn: Scholarship Fund
19 Boonton Avenue
Boonton, NJ 07005
Tel: (973)541-1010
Fax: (973)541-1131
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.morrislandconservancy.org/Scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from New Jersey who are working on a degree in an environmental field.

Title of Award: Russell W. Myers Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Horticulture; Natural resources; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Several each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to New Jersey residents who have completed at least 15 credits at a college or university offering a degree in environmental science, natural resource management, conservation, horticulture, park administration, or a related field. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must be considering a career in New Jersey in an environmental field. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on their career goals and how those will advance the effort of open space preservation, public education, or public recreation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1983.

1768 NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

1120 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)857-0166
Fax: (202)857-0162
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in studying or conducting research related to the field of conservation.

Title of Award: Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geography; Natural resources; Political science; Public administration; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 10 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $10,000. Funds must be used to cover expenses related to the recipients' studies, including tuition, fees, books, room, and board. Payments may supplement but not duplicate benefits from their educational institution or from other foundations, institutions, or organizations. The combined benefits from all sources may not exceed the recipient's educational expenses. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education in the United States and working on a graduate or undergraduate degree (sophomores and juniors in the current academic year only) in environmental science, natural resource management, biology, public policy, geography, political science, or a related discipline. Applicants must submit transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and an essay (up to 1,500 words) describing their academic objectives and focusing on a specific issue affecting the conservation of fish, wildlife, or plant species in the United States and the research or study they propose to address the issue. Selection is based on the merits of the proposed research or study, its significance to the field of conservation, its feasibility and overall quality, the innovativeness of the proposed research or study, the student's academic achievements, and their commitment to leadership in the conservation field. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2001, is jointly sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

1769 NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION

Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics, and Sportsmanship Program
770 Augusta Road
P.O. Box 530
Edgefield, SC 29824-1510
Tel: (803)637-3106
Free: 800-THE-NWTF
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance for college to high school students who are interested in conservation and hunting.

Title of Award: NWTF Conservation Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: The number of local and state/provincial scholarships varies each year; 1 national scholarship winner is selected annually. Funds Available: Chapter scholarships are at least $250; state/provincial scholarships are at least $1,000; the national scholarship winner receives $10,000. All funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution to be used for tuition, books, fees, and housing. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students graduating from high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and planning to work on a degree at an accredited college, university, community college, or technical college. Applicants must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports, be involved in school activities (e.g., FFA, ecology club, science club, student council), demonstrate ability as a leader among their peers, and demonstrate community involvement (e.g., Scouting, 4-H, civic group or club, volunteer work). Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 3-page autobiography including any experience or background that demonstrates their dedication to conservation, and 2) a 3-page essay on why hunting is important to them and/or their family. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Students first apply to their local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). Chapter winners are entered in their state/provincial competition, and those winners are considered for selection as the national scholarship winner. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be submitted to local chapters by January of each year.

1770 OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Grants and Scholarships Division
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2146
Tel: (541)687-7395
Free: 800-452-8807, ext. 7395
Fax: (541)687-7419
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us

To provide financial assistance for college to Eagle Scouts in Oregon interested in studying fields related to wildlife management.

Title of Award: Royden M. Bodley Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,400. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduates of high schools in the Boy Scouts of America Cascade Pacific Council. Applicants must have achieved the Eagle rank in Oregon and be attending or planning to attend college in the state. They must be interested in majoring in forestry, wildlife, environment, or a related field. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) with funds provided by the Oregon Community Foundation, 1221 S.W. Yamhill, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 227-6846, Fax: (503) 274-7771.

1771 PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION

Attn: Education
1601 Elmerton Avenue
P.O. Box 67000
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000
Tel: (717)705-7850
Fax: (717)705-7831
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fish.state.pa.us

To provide financial assistance to residents of Pennsylvania who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in an environmental discipline.

Title of Award: Ralph W. Abele Conservation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fisheries sciences/management; Forestry; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Pennsylvania residents who are high school seniors admitted to an approved institution of higher learning or students already enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in an environmental discipline, including fisheries, forestry, ecology, wildlife management, or environmental resource management. Selection is based on academic potential, interest in conservation education, and demonstrated commitment to conservation. First preference is given to seniors in, or graduates of, the Greenwood Area School District. Second preference is given to residents of Perry County and children of employees of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 1991.

1772 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION

Attn: Maggie Engler
2291 West Broadway
P.O. Box 8249
Missoula, MT 59807-8249
Tel: (406)523-4500
Free: 800-CALL ELK, ext. 496
Fax: (406)523-4550
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.rmef.org/pages/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are majoring in wildlife studies.

Title of Award: Wildlife Leadership Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. In addition, recipients are given an engraved plaque and a 1-year membership in the foundation. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in a recognized wildlife program at a 4-year college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be juniors or seniors, have at least 1 semester or 2 quarters remaining in their degree program, and be scheduled to enroll as full-time students the following fall semester/quarter. Previous recipients of this award are ineligible. Selection is based on hobbies and leisure activities (5 points), leadership activities (25 points), employment experience (5 points), a 300-word essay on how wildlife fits into specified federal laws (15 points), a 300-word essay on what they believe to be the most important conservation issues facing North American during the next 10 years (20 points), a 250-word essay on the role of hunting in conservation (15 points), and a 100-word statement on their career goals and objectives (5 points). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1990.

1773 RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY-BURTON L. SPILLER CHAPTER

c/o Carole Dyer
1058 River Road
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
E-mail: [email protected]

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Maine interested in continuing their education in the field of wildlife conservation.

Title of Award: Burton L. Spiller Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Law enforcement; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Maine who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in wildlife conservation. That includes wildlife law enforcement, forestry, or biology management. Applicants must submit a brief resume that includes their past experiences and plans for future endeavors. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1774 SCIENCE SERVICE

Attn: Director of Youth Programs
1719 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)785-2255
Fax: (202)785-1243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sciserv.org

To recognize and reward outstanding participants in a national middle school science fair contest.

Title of Award: Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: On the national level, 400 semifinalists and 40 finalists are selected. All finalists receive scholarships. Funds Available: Semifinalists receive a small cash prize. Finalists receive college scholarships worth $15,000 for first place, $7,500 for second place, $3,750 for third place, and $500 for fourth through fortieth place. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to middle school students (grades 5 through 8) who enter projects in the science and engineering fairs affiliated with Science Service. Projects are accepted in the following fields: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and space sciences, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, and zoology. Approximately 10% of the participants in those fairs are nominated by their fair directors to participate in the national competition. Judges select semifinalists on the scientific merit of their work and their ability to communicate the science of their project. Based on visual, written, and oral presentations, finalists are selected to participate in a competition in Washington, D.C. There they present their original science fair project and work in teams to solve science problems. Winners are selected on the basis of oral presentations (30%) and participation in team challenges (70%). Deadline for Receipt: Nominations by fair directors must be submitted by June of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Discovery Communications, Inc. and administered by Science Service. The first annual competition was held in 1999.

1775 SCIENCE SERVICE

Attn: Director of Youth Programs
1719 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)785-2255
Fax: (202)785-1243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sciserv.org/isef

To recognize and reward outstanding high school students who enter a science and engineering competition.

Title of Award: Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Gerontology; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards are presented each year. In addition, 60 other cash awards are awarded: 4 in each of the 15 categories. Other awards include 14 Intel Best of Category Awards and 14 Intel Achievement Awards. Many other special awards, regional awards, and scholarships from individual colleges are also presented. Funds Available: The Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards, granted to the presenters of the most outstanding research, are $50,000. Winners of those awards also receive a high-performance computer. In each of the categories, the first-place winner receives a $3,000 cash award, second place $1,500, third place $1,000, and fourth place $500. The Intel Best of Category Awards, for the project that exemplifies the best in each scientific category that has also won a first-place in the category, are a $5,000 scholarship and a high-performance computer to the students, $1,000 to their schools, and $1,000 to their science fair. The Intel Achievement Awards are $5,000 each for outstanding work in any field. Winners also qualify for all-expense paid trips to attend the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar that includes the Nobel Prize Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, the European Union Contest for Young Scientists, and the International Expo-Science in Moscow, Russia. Other prizes, worth more than $1.5 million, include scholarships from individual colleges and universities, all-expense paid trips to scientific and engineering installations or national conventions, summer jobs at research institutes, and laboratory equip provided by Intel. Many professional organizations award prizes for projects that meet specified criteria. Duration: The fair is held annually. The Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards are paid in 8 equal installments. Most other awards are for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) involves students from grades 9-12 who first compete in approximately 500 affiliated fairs around the world. Each fair then sends 2 individuals and 1 team (up to 3 members) to compete in the ISEF in 1 of 15 categories: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and space sciences, engineering, environmental science, gerontology, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, team projects, and zoology. Each entry consists of a science project and a 250-word abstract that summarizes the project. Judging of individual projects is based on creative ability (30%), scientific thought or engineering goals (30%), thoroughness (15%), skill (15%), and clarity (10%). Deadline for Receipt: The fair is always held in May. Additional Information: Costs for the entry fee, as well as those for transportation, meals, and housing of the finalists, are borne by the affiliated fairs. The ISEF, currently sponsored by Intel and other major corporations, was first held in 1950.

1776 SCIENCE SERVICE

Attn: Director of Youth Programs
1719 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)785-2255
Fax: (202)785-1243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sciserv.org/sts

To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in mathematics, engineering, or any of the sciences.

Title of Award: Intel Science Talent Search Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, 300 semifinalists are selected, and from those 40 are designated as finalists. Scholarships for finalists include 1 at $100,000, 1 at $75,000, 1 at $50,000, 3 at $25,000, 4 at $20,000, and 30 at $5,000. Funds Available: Semifinalists and their schools each receive $1,000 awards. Among the finalists, first place is a $100,000 scholarship, second place a $75,000 scholarship, third place a $50,000 scholarship, fourth through sixth places $25,000 scholarships, and seventh through tenth places $20,000 scholarships. In addition, 30 other finalists receive $5,000 scholarships. The first 10 awards are paid in 8 equal installments. Duration: The competition is held annually. Scholarships of the first 10 prize winners are for 4 years. The scholarships of the other 30 finalists are for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in the United States and its territories, as well as those attending Department of Defense dependents schools and accredited overseas American and international schools. Applicants must complete an independent research project and submit a written report of up to 20 pages. The project may be in the following fields: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and space sciences, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, and zoology. Based on those reports, 300 students are designated as semifinalists, and from those 40 are chosen as finalists. Selection is based on individual research ability, scientific originality, and creative thinking. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: The names and addresses of all semifinalists are published in a booklet that is distributed to the admissions office of every college and university in the United States. Finalists are given a 6-day all-expense paid trip to the Science Talent Institute in Washington, D.C. This program began in 1942. Through 1997, it was sponsored by the Westinghouse Foundation and administered by Science Service. Starting in 1998, Intel became the sponsor. Winners must attend college within 1 year in a program in science, mathematics, or engineering.

1777 SIEMENS FOUNDATION

170 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830
877-822-5233
Fax: (732)603-5890
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/awards

To recognize and reward high school students with exceptional scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations in mathematics and the sciences.

Title of Award: Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Statistics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 24 regional scholarships (2 females and 2 males in each of the 6 regions), 2 national scholarships (1 female and 1 male), 12 high school awards (in each region, 1 to a school for improvement in the number and percentage of students taking AP examinations, 1 to an urban school for providing access to AP mathematics and science to minorities), and 18 teacher awards (in each region, 2 for commitment to students and the AP program, 1 for teaching minorities) are awarded each year. Funds Available: Regional scholarships are $3,000; national winners receive additional $5,000 scholarships. Awards to teachers and to schools are $1,000. Duration: The awards are presented annually.

Eligibility Requirements: All students in U.S. high schools are eligible to be considered for these awards (including home-schooled students and those in U.S. territories). Each fall, the College Board identifies the male and female seniors in each of its regions who have earned the highest number of scores on 7 AP exams: biology, calculus BC, chemistry, computer science AB, environmental science, physics C (physics C: mechanics and physics C: electricity each count as half), and statistics. Males and females are considered separately. Regional winners receive all-expense paid trips to Washington, D.C., where national winners are announced. The program also recognizes and rewards monetarily 1) schools that have shown the greatest improvement in the number and percentage of students taking AP examinations in biology, calculus, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, physics, and statistics in the past year; and 2) non-magnet urban schools that provide access to AP mathematics and science to a significant number of underrepresented minority students. In addition, teachers are rewarded for their commitment to students and the AP program. Additional teachers are recognized because they have successfully taught AP mathematics and/or science to underrepresented minority students in non-magnet urban schools. Deadline for Receipt: There is no application or nomination process for these awards. The College Board identifies the students, teachers, and high schools for the Siemens Foundation. Additional Information: Information from the College Board is available at (703) 707-8999.

1778 SIEMENS FOUNDATION

170 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830
877-822-5233
Fax: (732)603-5890
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/scholarship

To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors who have undertaken individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, and technology (or in combinations of those disciplines).

Title of Award: Siemens Westinghouse Competition Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Atmospheric science; Biochemistry; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Genetics; Geology; Geosciences; Materials research/science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Nutrition; Physics; Toxicology; Virology; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: In the initial round of judging, up to 300 regional semifinalists (up to 50 in each region) are selected. Of those, 60 are chosen as regional finalists (5 individuals and 5 teams in each of the 6 regions). Then 12 regional winners (1 individual and 1 team) are selected in the regional competitions, and they become the national finalists. Funds Available: At the regional level, finalists receive $1,000 scholarships, both as individuals and members of teams. Individual regional winners receive $3,000 scholarships. Winning regional teams receive $6,000 scholarships to be divided among the team members. Those regional winners then receive additional scholarships as national finalists. In the national competition. first-place winners receive an additional $100,000 scholarship, second place an additional $50,000 scholarship, third place an additional $40,000 scholarship, fourth place an additional $30,000 scholarship, fifth place an additional $20,000 scholarship, and sixth place an additional $10,000 scholarship. Those national awards are provided both to individuals and to teams to be divided equally among team members. Scholarship money is sent directly to the recipient's college or university to cover undergraduate and/or graduate educational expenses. Schools with regional finalists receive a $2,000 award to be used to support science, mathematics, and technology programs in their schools. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are legal or permanent U.S. residents. They must be enrolled in a high school in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, or the Marianas. U.S. high school students enrolled in a Department of Defense dependents school, an accredited overseas American or international school, a foreign school as an exchange student, or a foreign school because their parent(s) live and work abroad are also eligible. Students being home-schooled qualify if they obtain the endorsement of the school district official responsible for such programs. Research projects may be submitted in mathematics and the biological and physical sciences, or involve combinations of disciplines, such as astrophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, biophysics, botany, chemistry, computer science, civil engineering, earth and atmospheric science engineering, electrical engineering, environmental sciences, fluid dynamics, genetics, geology, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, nutritional science, physics, toxicology, and virology. Both individual and team projects (2 or 3 members) may be entered. All team members must meet the eligibility requirements. Team projects may include seniors, but that is not a requirement. Competition entrants must submit a detailed report on their research project, including a description of the purpose of the research, rationale for the research, pertinent scientific literature, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. All projects must be endorsed by a sponsoring high school (except home-schooled students, who obtain their endorsement from the district or state home-school official). Each project must have a project advisor or mentor who is a member of the instructional staff or a person approved by the endorsing high school. There are 3 judging phases to the competition. An initial review panel selects outstanding research projects from 6 different regions of the country. The students submitting these projects are identified as regional semifinalists. Out of those, the highest-rated projects from each region are selected and the students who submitted them are recognized as regional finalists. For the next phase, the regional finalists are offered all-expense paid trips to the regional competition on the campus of a regional university partner, where their projects are reviewed by a panel of judges appointed by the host institution. Regional finalists are required to prepare a poster display of their research project, make an oral presentation about the research and research findings, and respond to questions from the judges. The top-rated individual and the top-rated team project in each region are selected as regional winners to represent the region in the national competition as national finalists. At that competition, the national finalists again display their projects, make oral presentations, and respond to judges' questions. At each phase, selection is based on clarity of expression, comprehensiveness, creativity, field knowledge, future work, interpretation, literature review, presentation, scientific importance, and validity. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The program is offered by Siemens Foundation, in partnership with the College Board. Information is available from the College Board at (703) 707-8999, E-mail: [email protected]. Students submitting the projects with the highest evaluations become part of a registry that is circulated to colleges and universities nationwide. To continue receiving scholarships, winners must attend an accredited academic institution on a full-time basis.

1779 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-ALL OHIO CHAPTER

c/o Doug Deardorff, Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 436
Kenton, OH 43326-0436
Tel: (419)673-7238, ext. 3
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ohiochapterswcs.org

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate degree in a field related to natural resources conservation.

Title of Award: All Ohio Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Geology; Landscape architecture and design; Natural resources; Resource management; Soil science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must be working on a degree in a natural resources conservation program, including agricultural engineering, agronomy, biology, Environmental engineering, forestry, geology, land use planning, landscape architecture, plant science, resource management, soil science, or wildlife management. They must submit a 1-page statement describing their background, objectives of their educational goals, and career plans. Selection is based on that statement, transcript, 3 references, leadership and awards in college activities, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1780 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-EMPIRE STATE CHAPTER

c/o Ellen Luchsinger
USDA-NRCS
Leo O'Brien Federal Building, Room 333
Albany, NY 12207
Tel: (518)431-4110, ext. 104
Web Site: http://www.swcsnewyork.org

To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled college students in New York who are majoring in conservation and related fields.

Title of Award: Empire State Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Natural resources; Soil science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year at a college or university in New York. Applicants must be majoring in agriculture, environmental sciences, natural resources, conservation, or related fields of study. They must submit a college transcript and a short essay on their interest in a career in the conservation of natural resources and previous volunteer or work experience in the conservation of natural resources. Selection is based on the essay and academic accomplishment. Preference is given to members of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. Students with demonstrated accomplishments and/or interests in the field of soil and water conservation are encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are also given a 1-year student membership in the Soil and Water Conservation Society, a subscription to The Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, and a certificate awarded at the annual meeting of the sponsoring organization.

1781 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-MISSOURI SHOW-ME CHAPTER

c/o Natural Resources Conservation Service
Parkade Center, Suite 250
601 Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO 65203-2546
Tel: (573)876-0912
Web Site: http://swcs.missouri.edu

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at Missouri colleges and universities interested in preparing for a career in natural resources conservation.

Title of Award: Betty Broemmelsiek Memorial Conservation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Business; Education; Engineering, Agricultural; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fisheries sciences/management; Forestry; Natural resources; Sociology; Soil science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: First place is $1,000 and second place is $500. Payment is made directly to the college or university. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students who are attending or planning to attend a Missouri institution of higher education. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a natural resource conservation or resourcerelated field, including soil science, planned land use management, fisheries, forestry management, agricultural engineering, hydrology, rural sociology, agronomy, agricultural economics, education, water management, or a related environmental field. They must submit 2 letters of recommendation; an essay on a topic that changes annually; a list of positions of leadership in such organizations as the Soil and Water Conservation Society, 4-H, FFA, and student groups; publishing and speaking activities in which they participate; and their most recent high school, college, or university transcript. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Beverly Maltsberger, Buchanan County Extension Center, 4125 Mitchell Avenue, P.O. Box 7077, St. Joseph, MO 64507-7077, E-mail: [email protected].

1782 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER

c/o Hugh Caldwell, Secretary/Treasurer
400 Mill Creek Road
Lexington, SC 29072
Tel: (803)576-2082
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.scswcs.org/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to South Carolina residents working on an undergraduate degree in a field related to natural resources.

Title of Award: South Carolina SWCS Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Natural resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may not receive the scholarship for any 2 consecutive years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Carolina who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a college or university. Applicants must be interested in an undergraduate degree in a field of conservation or natural resources. They must submit a 300-word essay on "The Value of This Scholarship to Me." Selection is based on that essay, GPA, community involvement, career goals, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1783 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-TEXAS COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS

c/o Robert Knight, Scholarship Committee Chair
Texas A&M University
Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management
College Station, TX 77843-2126
Fax: (979)845-6430
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://rangeweb.tamu.edu/students/swcs/scholarshipinfo.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students working in conservation-related fields at colleges and universities in Texas.

Title of Award: Texas Council of Chapters Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Natural resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 2 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate work at a Texas college or university. Applicants must plan to continue their education by working on a degree in conservation or related field. They must submit a 1-page letter describing their study plans (including subject matter area), attitude toward conservation, career plans, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The top-ranked applicant receives the Erwin A. Pavlik Memorial Scholarship.

1784 SWEDISH WOMEN'S EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL-SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER

c/o Yerti Nelson, Scholarship Committee
3759 Mykonos Court
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Tel: (561)997-2050
Fax: (561)997-8010
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chapters-swea.org/florida

To provide financial assistance to Florida residents interested in studying in Sweden or an area related to Swedish studies.

Title of Award: South Florida SWEA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Art industries and trade; Crafts; Design; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Foreign languages; General studies/Field of study not specified; Literature; Music; Swedish studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to all residents of Florida interested in participating in an exchange program in Sweden. Applicants may also propose to study in the United States, if the studies specifically emphasize Sweden and Swedish aspects, including 1) Swedish language; 2) Swedish culture or traditions; 3) environmental science; 4) a health care program promoting better health for women and children; or 5) handicraft, art, glass art, music, literature, or design. Study proposals must be well-defined in time and content. Along with their application, they must submit a transcript from college, university, or vocational school; curriculum vitae; project proposal, describing the planned studies, length of studies, and goals; financial statement; and letter of recommendation from an instructor. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Within 3 months after the end of studies or the project, the recipient must report to the scholarship committee or, if possible, accept an invitation to an organization meeting to share the experience.

1785 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY

Attn: TAPPI Foundation
15 Technology Parkway South
Norcross, GA 30092
Tel: (770)209-7536
Free: 800-332-8686
Fax: (770)446-6947
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tappi.org

To provide financial assistance to students who are interested in preparing for a career in the paper industry, with a focus on environmental control as it relates to the pulp, paper, and allied industries.

Title of Award: Environmental Division Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Paper science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are attending college full time, are at least sophomores, are enrolled at an ABET-accredited or equivalent college, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and are able to demonstrate a strong desire to prepare for a career in environmental control as it relates to the pulp, paper, and allied industries. Applicants may be interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Douglas Barton Memorial Scholarship.

1786 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY

Attn: TAPPI Foundation
15 Technology Parkway South
Norcross, GA 30092
Tel: (770)209-7536
Free: 800-332-8686
Fax: (770)446-6947
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tappi.org

To provide financial assistance to college students enrolled in a school of forest resources in the South.

Title of Award: Charles S. Gardner Memorial Scholarship in Forest Resources Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Paper science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to rising sophomores who are enrolled in a school of forest resources located in 1 of the southern states. Applicants must summarize their goals after graduation. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by MOTAG-South (the Millyard Operations Technical Advancement Group-South), a subcommittee of the Fiber Raw Material Supply Committee of the TAPPI Pulp Manufacture Division.

1787 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY

Attn: TAPPI Foundation
15 Technology Parkway South
Norcross, GA 30092
Tel: (770)209-7536
Free: 800-332-8686
Fax: (770)446-6947
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tappi.org

To provide financial assistance to college students enrolled in a school of forest resources in the South.

Title of Award: James A. Holekamp Memorial Scholarship in Forest Resources Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Paper science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to rising sophomores who are enrolled in a school of forest resources located in 1 of the southern states. Applicants must include a summary of their goals after graduation. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by MOTAG-South (the Millyard Operations Technical Advancement Group-South), a subcommittee of the Fiber Raw Material Supply Committee of the TAPPI Pulp Manufacture Division.

1788 TEXAS FFA ASSOCIATION

614 East 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Tel: (512)480-8045
Fax: (512)472-0555
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.texasffa.org/ffa/tfa-achs.html

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, FFA members in Texas who submit the most outstanding reports on agriscience projects.

Title of Award: Texas FFA Agriscience Fair Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Biochemistry; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Food science and technology; Soil science; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 15 each year (1 to each division winner in division 2, 1 to each member of a winning team in division 4). Funds Available: Each division winner receives a $1,000 scholarship. Awards for underclass students (grades 10 and 11) are held until they are claimed and applied to postsecondary education. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is separated into 4 divisions: 1) FFA members in grades 7, 8, and 9; 2) FFA members in grades 10, 11, and 12; 3) teams of 2 FFA members in grades 7, 8, and 9; and 4) teams of 2 FFA members in grades 10, 11, and 12. Within each division, competitions are held in 5 categories: biochemistry, microbiology, and food science; environmental sciences; zoology (animal science); botany (plant and soil science); and engineering (mechanical and agricultural engineering science). Students participate in research problems in their local communities and then submit a scientific abstract and prepare a display. Judges review and score all papers and interview students. Scholarships are presented to winning high school students in divisions 2 and 4. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Dr. Matt Baker, Texas Tech University, Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, Box 42131, Lubbock, TX 79409-2131, (806) 742-2816, E-mail: [email protected]. An entry fee $30 must accompany each registration form.

1789 TEXAS FFA ASSOCIATION

614 East 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Tel: (512)480-8045
Fax: (512)472-0555
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.texasffa.org/ffa/tfa-achs.html

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, FFA members in Texas who demonstrate outstanding performance in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.

Title of Award: Texas FFA Proficiency Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Business; Business administration; Communications; Dairy science; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Equine studies; Food science and technology; Forestry; Home Economics; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Natural resources; Parks and recreation; Poultry science; Technology; Turfgrass management; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 49 each year. Funds Available: Each state winner receives a plaque and a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who either are current high school students or graduated from high school within the past year. High school graduates must have completed at least 3 full years of instruction in agricultural education. Applicants must have participated in an SAE program either in a placement type or an entrepreneurship type. Placement SAE programs involve work or experience-only (paid or unpaid) activities, including directed laboratory, improvement, and research/experimentation experiences; examples include working at a nursery, grooming at a horse stable, developing a research program, or volunteering at a local park. Entrepreneurship SAE programs involve ownership of an agricultural production or agribusiness enterprise. The award areas include agricultural communications, agricultural mechanics design and fabrication, agricultural mechanics energy systems, agricultural mechanics repair and maintenance, agricultural processing, agricultural sales, agricultural services, beef production, dairy production, diversified agricultural production, diversified crop production, diversified horticulture, diversified livestock production, emerging agricultural technology, environmental sciences and natural resources management, equine science, fiber and/or oil crop production, floriculture, food science and technology, forage production, forest management and products, fruit production, grain production, home and/or community development, landscape management, nursery operations, outdoor recreation, poultry production, sheep production, small animal production and care, specialty animal production, specialty crop production, swine production, turf grass management, vegetable production, and wildlife production and management. In some of those areas, students compete separately for placement types and entrepreneurship types; in other areas, placement SAE programs compete with entrepreneurship SAE programs. The total number of award areas varies each year, depending on the areas offered and whether there are separate or combined placement and entrepreneurship competitions. Recently, a total of 49 award areas were offered. Students are first judged at their chapter on their SAE program, with winners advancing to the district level, then to the area level, and finally to the state level. Selection is based on 1) skills and competencies learned that relate to an agricultural career field; 2) financial achievements, including growth in scope; 3) personal growth and development through FFA activities; 4) evidence of student accomplishments based on available resources and opportunities; and 5) communication skills, as demonstrated in the written portions of applications and clear concise answers during interviews. Deadline for Receipt: Area winning applications must be submitted to the state office by May of each year.

1790 VIRGINIA DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

c/o Catherine Rafferty, Scholarship Chair
10101 Sanders Court
Great Falls, VA 22066-2526
Web Site: http://www.vadar.org/history.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Virginia who wish to study designated fields in college.

Title of Award: Virginia DAR Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Genealogy; History, American; Home Economics; Medicine; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia who plan to attend a Virginia college or university. Applicants must be planning to work on a degree in the field of science, medicine, conservation, ecology, forestry, home arts, genealogical research, or American history. Along with their application, they must submit a 1,000-word letter giving their reasons for interest in the scholarship, a transcript of grades, a letter of recommendation from a teacher in their chosen field, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

1791 VIRGINIA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

Attn: Fellowship Coordinator
Old Dominion University Peninsula Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
Tel: (757)766-5210
Fax: (757)766-5205
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/html/fellowships.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to students in Virginia planning a career as science, mathematics, or technology educators.

Title of Award: Virginia Space Grant Teacher Education Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Approximately 10 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) colleges and universities in a track that will qualify them to teach in a pre-college setting. Priority is given to those majoring in technology education, mathematics, or science, particularly earth, space, or environmental science. Applicants may apply while seniors in high school or sophomores in a community college, with the award contingent on their enrollment at a VSGC college and entrance into a teacher certification program. They must submit a statement of academic goals and plan of study, explaining their reasons for desiring to enter the teaching profession, specifically the fields of science, mathematics, or technology education. Students currently enrolled in a VSGC college can apply when they declare their intent to enter the teacher certification program. Students enrolled in a master of education degree program leading to teacher certification in eligible fields are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Since an important purpose of this program is to increase the participation of underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education, the VSGC especially encourages applications from those students. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The VSGC institutions are College of William and Mary, Hampton University, Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. This program is funded by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

1792 IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA-MINNESOTA DIVISION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
555 Park Street, Suite 140
St. Paul, MN 55103-2110
Tel: (651)221-0215
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.minnesotaikes.org

To provide financial assistance to Minnesota residents who are studying an environmental field in college.

Title of Award: Minnesota Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental law; Environmental science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Minnesota who are in at least their second year of college. Applicants must be majoring in environmental education, environmental law, wildlife management, or some other conservation-oriented program. They must be U.S. citizens and able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their belief in conservation and what the future holds for them (including their educational plans and career goals), a transcript, a description of their program of study, and 2 letters of recommendation. An interview may be requested. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1793 WASHINGTON STATE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Attn: Executive Secretary
103 Sea Pine Lane
Bellingham, WA 98226-9363
Tel: (360)756-2040
Fax: (360)756-2080
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wseha.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are majoring in environmental health or other life sciences and are interested in preparing for a career in environmental health in the state of Washington.

Title of Award: Cind M. Treser Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Health care services Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates who 1) intend to become employed in the field of environmental health in Washington following graduation and 2) are enrolled in a program either accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) or with a curriculum comparable to the model curriculum recommended by the EHAC (i.e., the program must include substantial course work in biology and microbiology, organic and inorganic chemistry, epidemiology, biostatistics, and environmental health sciences). Applicants do not need to be members of the sponsoring organization, but they must become members if they receive the scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was formerly known as the Ed Pickett Memorial Student Scholarship. The first scholarship was awarded in 1985. Information is also available from the Nominations and Awards Committee Chair, John Sipkens, 1080 West Ewing Place Box 8, Seattle, WA 98119, (206) 399-2447, E-mail: [email protected]. Recipients must attend the association's annual educational conference to accept the scholarship award.

1794 WEST VIRGINIA GARDEN CLUB, INC.

c/o Andi Allen
HC 76 Box 10
Union, WV 24983
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.angelfire.com/wv/gardenclub/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to West Virginia high school seniors planning to major in an environmental field in college.

Title of Award: West Virginia Garden Club Environmental Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in West Virginia. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a college or vocational school to major in plant science or an environmental field (not biology). Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

1795 WORLD POPULATION FILM/VIDEO FESTIVAL

46 Fox Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
800-638-9464
Fax: (413)648-9204
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wpfvf.com

To recognize and reward outstanding student films that deal with population issues.

Title of Award: World Population Film/Video Festival Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Demography; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Filmmaking; Natural resources; Population studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 high school and 10 college films received awards. Funds Available: A total of $10,000 in prizes is awarded. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to secondary and college students who produce films and videos that explore the connection between population growth, resource consumption, the environment, and the global future. Entries must be submitted in VHS (NTSC) format for preview judging, but they may be any length, originate in any format (film, video, or multimedia), and be any style (documentary, narrative, music video, animation, other). This is an international competition. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This competition, first held in 1995, is sponsored by the Sopris Foundation and Population Communications International.