Scholarships in Environmental Studies, Policy and Management.

Scholarships in Environmental Studies, Policy and Management

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is a group dedicated to inspire and catalyze higher education to lead the global sustainability movement, in an equitable and ecologically healthy manner. Various scholarships are available to students looking to help lead the way in these fields. More information can be found here.

Brower Youth Awards is named after an important former leader of the Sierra Club, six awards are given annually to young environmentalists (ages 13-22) attempting to make a difference in the world through sustainable projects and innovative ideas. The awards help raise awareness of the youth and project locally and beyond. These are not limited to college students but may help with funding, as well as the chances of receiving additional awards.

The Sierra Club boosts 2.4 million members and supporters as well as 64 chapters. They believe in exploring and preserving the outdoors and have helped pass the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Endangered Species Act. David Brower also founded the Earth Island Institute and Friends of the Earth. More information about the awards can be found here.

Brown and Caldwell is an engineering firm specializing in environmental consulting which offers a variety of scholarships. Some of them are very specific, but not all. More information can be found here.

Ford Motor Company is a well known automobile company which encourages the education of youth. A variety of scholarships are available through them, and in conjunction with other agencies. More information can be found here.

National Environmental Health Association and the American Academy of Sanitarians Scholarship awards are available through these paired organizations for undergraduate and graduate students in the field of Environmental Health. More information can be found here.

The National Park Service (NPS) works to preserve history and maintain National Parks for the public. NPS has a compilation of a variety of scholarships and fellowships that may be appropriate to students intending to work for them at a later date, it may be found A number of these focus on museum studies, not just environmental studies.

The S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a private non-profit organization, comprised of tens of thousands of member organizations, chapters, and student volunteers, that promotes sustainability in the design, construction and operation of buildings. Every year need-based scholarships are available to attend the annual Greenbuild convention. Other opportunities may be available as well. More information can be found here.