"The mission of the Foundation Center is to foster public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects." Information for grant seekers and grant makers. Subscribe to the "Philanthropy News Digest" for weekly grant updates.
The URL is: http://fdncenter.org/

Deadline: November 15, 2010

The Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Program will bring together a network of junior scholars, professionals, and mid-career applied researchers from the United States and other Western Hemisphere nations for series of three seminar meetings and a Fulbright exchange experience. Scholars will spend up to one year engaged in collaborative thinking, analysis, problem-solving, and multi-disciplinary research in one of three inter-related topics of regional significance: science, technology and innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable energy.
The URL is: http://www.cies.org/NEXUS/

Application Deadline: August 1, 2009

From March to August 1, 2009, US faculty and professionals are invited to apply for Fulbright scholar grants. Complimentary subscriptions are also available for The Global Citizen, the Fulbright Scholar Program's new, monthly e-newsletter. The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is the US government's flagship international exchange program.
The URL is: http://www.cies.org

Deadline: November 1st

Each year, Target awards scholarships for each Target store—to high school seniors and college students age 24 and younger. Scholarships recognize volunteer work as well as academic achievement, encouraging students to demonstrate that true enlightenment goes beyond what can be learned from textbooks.
The URL is: http://target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target...

Deadline: April 1, 2009

The Wild Gift provides exceptional youth, ages 18-30, a seminal experience in deep wilderness and encourages their commitment to a self-designed leadership project that will benefit the human and natural community. The 17-month program is provided to Wild Gift recipients at no cost.
The URL is: http://www.wildgift.org/

Deadline: November 15, 2008

The Olson Family Fellowship program, through Rocky Mountain Nature Association (RMNA), offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to serve in a nonprofit while exploring career options in environmental education and the nonprofit sectors.
The URL is: http://www.rmna.org

Deadline: April 14, 2008

The Leopold Leadership Program invites mid-career academic environmental scientists from North America (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) to apply for the 2009 Leopold Leadership Fellowships. The mission of the Leopold Leadership Program is to advance environmental decision making by providing academic environmental scientists with the skills and connections they need to be effective leaders and communicators.
The URL is: http://www.leopoldleadership.org/content/applicati...

Deadline: February 8, 2008

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accepting Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program applications from students who will have official Junior status in Fall 2008. The Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship program is designed to increase undergraduate training and public understanding, recruit and prepare students for public service careers, and careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science, and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.
The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

Deadline: October 5, 2007

The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Awards recognizes graduate students who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education, demonstrate a commitment to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others, and work reflects a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. Doctoral level graduate students, planning a career in higher education are eligible, regardless of academic department.

Contact: Suzanne Hyers at hyers@aacu.org or 202.387.3760
The URL is: http://www.aacu.org/meetings/annualmeeting/AM08/cr...

Deadline: May 31, 2007

The Alcoa Foundation Conservation and Sustainability Fellowship Program funds fellowships for six- to twelve-month intensive applied research projects and results are used to promote sustainable best practices.
The URL is: http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/community/info_page...

Deadline: May 15, 2007

The Middlebury College Fellowships in Environmental Journalism program will annually select ten journalists and work with them to report and produce news stories for print, the Internet, and radio. Graduate Fellows will receive $10,000 for research expenses and participate in week-long residencies at Middlebury College in the fall and at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in the spring.
The URL is: http://www.middlebury.edu/administration/enviro/fe...

Deadline: April 16, 2007

The Leopold Leadership Program at the Woods Institute for the

Environment at Stanford University invites mid-career academic

environmental scientists from North America to apply for the 2008 fellowships that provide scientific leadership, communications and outreach training.
The URL is: http://www.leopoldleadership.org

Deadline: February 9, 2007

Up to $29,000 available to each student for studies and internships!

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accepting applications for a scholarship program in honor of retired South Carolina senator Ernest F. Hollings, who promoted ocean and atmospheric study and research throughout his career. The 2007 NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program will provide approximately 100 college undergraduates up to $29,000 to further their academic studies related to NOAA science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities; and to offer a related summer internship designed to provide "hands-on" multi-disciplinary training.

Contact: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov
The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html

The National Science Foundation's GK-12 program provides opportunities to highly qualified graduate and advanced undergraduate students to work with K-12 teachers to improve content of science and math taught in class. Letters of intent due May 7th.
The URL is: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03532/nsf03532.htm

The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering 37 awards worldwide in environmental sciences for the 2005-2006 academic year. Awards for both faculty & professionals range from two months to an academic year. There are a number of open "All Disciplines" awards that allow candidates to propose their own project & determine their host institution affiliation. Deadline: August 1, 2004
The URL is: http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/

A small retreat center for writers and visionaries interested in restructuring the economy and its relationship to people and the environment. The Refuge offers full room and board for 2-week residencies in scenic Point Reyes, California.
The URL is: http://www.commoncounsel.org/pages/mesa_updates.ht...

State Farm Companies Foundation supports seven different scholarship programs. The scholarships aid individuals pursuing degrees in higher education, including: Doctoral Dissertation Awards; American Indian Scholarship; Hispanic Scholarship Awards; National Merit Achievement Scholarship; National Merit $2500 Scholarship.
The URL is: http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm

Making A Difference College/Grad Guide is for the student who wants to use their education to make a better world. Features colleges with primary focus on the Environment, Peace, Social Justice, Social Change. Making A Difference Scholarships for a Better World is filled with scholarships and awards for service and environmental studies and activities.
The URL is: http://www.making-a-difference.com/

SERC is a 2700 acre research and education facility located on the Chesapeake Bay, MD. SERC offers activities and programs on local ecology for school groups, teachers and the general public, as well as research and internship programs for undergrad and graduate students.
The URL is: http://www.serc.si.edu/

Schumacher College, an international centre for ecological studies, is offering scholarships to citizens of the United Kingdom to attend its short residential courses on ecological issues. Scholarship information for other nationalities is also available on the financial assistance page.
The URL is: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/TextOnly/textv...

Deadline: March 3, 2006

The 2006 scholarship program will offer 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 for sophomore and junior undergraduate students who are demonstrating commitment to careers related to the environment; or to tribal public policy or health care and are Native American or Alaska Native.
The URL is: http://www.udall.gov/scholarship/default.asp

The National Geographic Society

awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its

Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad

scientific interest. Applications accepted throughout the year.
The URL is: http://nationalgeographic.com/research/grant_appli...

"Fulbright grants are made to U.S. citizens and nationals of other countries for a variety of educational activities, primarily university lecturing, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools." Applications and specific program req. are available online.
The URL is: http://www.iie.org/cies/

January 7, 2005 - University of Virginia News

The University of Virginia’s Institute for Environmental Negotiation has established the Gerald P. McCarthy Award for Leadership in Environmental Conflict Resolution in honor of Gerald P. McCarthy, executive director of the Virginia Environmental Endowment for his leadership in fostering environmental mediation and protection of Virginia’s environment. It will be awarded annually to recognize an individual, organization, agency, educational institutions or community that fosters collaboration and has taken a leadership role in preserving and protecting Virginia’s environment.

University of Virginia Institute for Environmental Negotiation web site:

http://www.virginia.edu/ien/
The URL is: http://www.virginia.edu/topnews/releases2005/mccar...

Session I, June 11-18, 2006 ~ West Cornwall, Connecticut

Session II, September 8-15, 2006 ~ Washington, D.C.

Application Deadline: April 25, 2005

Call for applications for the 2006 Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellowships Program. Every year the Program selects up to 20 mid-career academic environmental scientists in North America to participate in two week training that includes modules on effective communication with policy makers, the media, industry, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
The URL is: http://www.leopoldleadership.org/content/index.jsp

Deadline: April 15, 2006

The Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education provides interest-free loans ($5,000 - $15,000) to undergrad and grad students demonstrating exceptional academic performance - outstanding combination of standardized test scores (top 10% nationally); and financial need.
The URL is: http://www.evaleeschwarztrust.org/

The mission of the Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation is to promote, protect, and preserve the marine environment. This has been accomplished by providing fellowships to outstanding individuals from around the world who are exemplary leaders and active problem-solvers supporting healthy ocean ecosystems.
The URL is: http://www.pewmarine.org/

PERC, the Property and Environment Research Center, offers Lone Mountain Fellowships to scholars, journalists, policy-makers, or environmentalists funding to study or complete a project at PERC.

1) Economics for Environmental Science seminar: July 19-23, 2006

2) Media Fellows one week program for journalists

3) Enviropreneur Camp: June 14-28, 2006

4) Enviropreneur-in-Residence program

5) Julian Simon Fellowship for senior scholars

6) Graduate Fellows

7) Free Market Environmentalism Seminar: June 22-28, 2006

Contact: Jane Shaw, 406-587-9591
The URL is: http://www.perc.org

Programs "provide grants to institutions of higher education to mobilize their resources to serve the communities where they are located. In cities across the country, universities are partnering with neighborhood residents and organizations to improve the environment while revitalizing communities."


The URL is: http://www.hud.gov/community/index.cfm

The Environmental Research and Education Foundation annual scholarship to support the work of outstanding students pursuing environmental research at the doctoral level. Applications will be considered from full-time Ph.D. students who have a clearly demonstrated interest in environmental research. Deadline: August 1, annually
The URL is: http://www.erefdn.org/scholar.html

"This Program provides qualified college juniors and seniors with 10-week paid job assignments during the summer break. To be eligible, students must be either a New England resident or enrolled in a degree program in the region."
The URL is: http://www.nebhe.org/internship_program.html

Information for college and university students on scholarships, forming a student chapter of WEF, and volunteer opportunities.
The URL is: http://www.wef.org/WefStudents/University/index.ht...

The fellowships help K-12 teachers foster an education of place through the study of local nature and culture. Teachers are encouraged to explore the philosophy and models presented in Orion's Nature Literacy Series, while developing a curriculum unique to their geographical region and community.
The URL is: http://www.oriononline.org/pages/os/education/sil....

Schumacher College is pleased to announce a generous grant of $60,000 from the Educational Foundation of America (EFA), which will make it possible for the College to offer a new scholarship programme to suitable US citizens.
The URL is: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/ShortCourses/B...

Comprehensive college admissions and scholarship info for college-bound students, their families, and educators. Included are links to 25 free online scholarship searches, some of which include environmental science scholarships.
The URL is: http://www.college-scholarships.com

A non-profit educational organization that supports individuals, institutions, federal, state, and local government agencies, and various corporations to diversify campuses and work sites by improving the recruitment, retention and enhancement of minorities.
The URL is: http://www.minorityaccess.org/

Application Deadline: November 17, 2005

Extended Application Deadline: December 1, 2005 (for applicants affected by Hurricanes Katrina and/or Rita)

This Department of Education annual award for Higher Education Institutions Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs program provides funds to higher ed institutions, or partnerships between nonprofit educational organizations and higher ed institutions to plan, develop, and implement programs to strengthen and improve undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages.
The URL is: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsugisf/applicant.ht...

Application Deadline: October 1, 2004

The ELP Fellowship provides intensive leadership and skills training with opportunities for mentoring, project seed money, and technical support. Ultimately, the goal of ELP is to nurture a new generation of environmental leadership that is characterized by diversity, innovative thinking, coalition building, and effective communications.
The URL is: http://www.elpnet.org/fellowship.html

Scholarship Application Deadline: December 16, 2005

The Environmental Education & Training Partnership (EETAP) has a limited number of scholarships available to EE leaders interested in taking the online "Applied EE Program" (February 20 – May 5) or "Fundamentals of EE" (February 6 – April 21) courses. The qualifications for and amount of each scholarship are different for the two courses.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/rwilke/eetap/#Scholarsh...

Deadline: May 3, 2006

The 2006 Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program is a collaboration among Canon U.S.A., Inc., the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the U.S. National Park Service. The program will be awarding eight US$80,000 scholarships to Ph.D. students throughout the Americas to conduct research critical to conserving the national parks of the region.
The URL is: http://www.nature.nps.gov/canonscholarships/