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• NAEP Jim Roberts Scholarship (due Jan. 7, 2022)

  Dec 3, 2021 1:15 pm31 views

  Members and non-members of NAEP may submit an application. Applicants must be enrolled in an environmental program at an accredited university or college in the United States, its territories, or Canada.

• ILMA Scholarships (due Dec. 31)

  Dec 10, 2021 1:45 pm44 views

  For Students attending an Illinois college or university or, Any Illinois resident attending college or university in Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin.

• Bailey Scholarship for Cause-Driven Leaders (AY 2022-2023) - apply by Feb. 28

  Feb 16, 2022 10:30 am48 views

• Clarence and Marie Medley Conservation Scholarship Application due May 5

  Feb 28, 2022 10:45 am30 views

• Student Leadership Awards & Scholarships - apply by March 23

  Mar 11, 2022 2:15 pm20 views

  The Student Leadership Awards & Scholarships program recognizes students & registered student organizations for academic excellence, a commitment to leadership at the University of Illinois, and a dedication to service at the local, national, and international level. There will be over $30,000 in scholarships awarded to students.

• National Farmers Union Foundation Scholarships

  Mar 23, 2022 3:15 pm6 views

  Members of Farmers Union and their families or members of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) are eligible to receive a scholarship.

  Due April 1st 

• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Leadership Awards 2022 (due May 2)

  Apr 1, 2022 11:15 am31 views

  Each year, the RMEF recognizes outstanding wildlife science college students through our scholarship program, the Wildlife Leadership Awards (WLA). Established to recognize, encourage and promote leadership among future wildlife management professionals, the program awards scholarships to college juniors and seniors chosen for their leadership ability, dedication to wildlife conservation and scholastic achievements. Awards include a $5,000 scholarship and one-year RMEF membership.

  WLA encourages young adults to pursue a career in conservation (wildlife management in particular), and provides a means for them to acquire the in-depth knowledge and experiences necessary to cement their commitment to the cause and become leaders in their field.

  Application Deadline is May 2nd

• The Illinois Club Scholarships 2022-2023 (apply by Oct. 15)

  Sep 8, 2022 1:00 pm62 views

• FOCUS Scholars Program Accepting Applications through October 16, 2022

  Oct 10, 2022 3:30 pm20 views

  FOCUS (Fostering Opportunity, Community, and Unwavering Support) is a year-long UIUC program to help eliminate the gap in post-graduation outcomes and starting salaries between underrepresented, first-generation students and their peers to positively impact their career trajectory.

  Students selected for the FOCUS program will receive a $2,500 scholarship.

• Illinois State Wild Turkey Federation Land of Lincoln Scholarship (Deadline: 11/01/22)

  Oct 21, 2022 2:15 pm22 views

  For further information, contact committee chair, Dr. Robert E. Reich at 217-257-2608 during normal business hours.

  Email rereich@yahoo.com

• Dr. Kazys Grinius Endowment Scholarship (due Nov. 28)

  Nov 1, 2022 11:00 am37 views

  Students of Lithuanian descent or students studying the Lithuanian language, culture, or history! Apply for the Dr. Kazy's Grinius Endowment Scholarship!

• Fred S. Bailey Undergraduate Scholarship Awards and Leadership Awards (apply by Feb. 28)

  Jan 10, 2023 3:00 pm11 views

  The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $4,000 awards ($2,000/semester) given each year to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action.

  The Bailey Leadership Awards are $6,000 awards ($3,000/semester) given each year to four exceptional upcoming seniors who have made a demonstrated impact on the University of Illinois campus during their initial three years on campus in one or more of the following areas: Social Justice, Environment, Interfaith Cooperation, and Global Engagement.

• Jim Roberts Scholarship from the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) (due Feb. 6)

  Jan 12, 2023 1:30 pm14 views

  The Jim Roberts scholarship is awarded annually to a student currently enrolled in an environmental program at an accredited university or college in the United States, its territories, or Canada. The scholarship winner will receive $2,000 to offset education expenses. In addition to that, the winner will also receive a pre-paid, year-long NAEP Student Membership!

• Morelli Scholarship for students with dyslexia (due Feb. 26)

  Feb 20, 2023 2:00 pm6 views

  The Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation supports high school and college students with dyslexia who wish to pursue a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field.

   

• Bailey Unpaid Internship Scholarship for Summer or Fall 2023 (due Apr. 29)

  Mar 22, 2023 9:45 am227 views

  The University YMCA’s Fred S. Bailey Unpaid Internship Scholarship program provides scholarship funding to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign undergraduate students who accept unpaid internships with public service agencies and not for profit organizations. The scholarship is intended to cover educational expenses that may become a financial burden in an unpaid position.  These internships provide an opportunity for students to complement their academic preparation with direct practical experience. The effort to combine a productive work experience with an intentional learning component is a proven method for promoting the academic, personal, and career development of students.

  Students will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to community development, service, and activism and the internship’s potential impact on the student’s learning and professional development as well as financial need.

• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Leadership Awards scholarship program (due Apr. 14)

  Mar 22, 2023 9:45 am20 views

  The RMEF Wildlife Leadership Awards (WLA) scholarship program was established in 1991 to"recognize, encourage and promote leadership among future wildlife management professionals."The awards are presented to undergraduate wildlife students, and currently provide a $5,000 scholarship and a one-year membership to RMEF.

  The awards include the Torstenson Family Endowment WLA, established in memory of BobTorstenson (1950-2002) and the Gerald L. (Jerry) Turpin WLA, established in memory of Gerald L.(Jerry) Turpin (1977-2001). Recipients of both awards are selected from the same pool of applicants.

• Precision Agriculture Scholarship Contest (due June 30, 2023)

  Mar 30, 2023 1:45 pm29 views

  There are many reasons to adopt precision agriculture, such as reducing waste, reducing costs, increasing profits, and reducing farming’s footprint on the environment. 

  For today's young people who will be tomorrow's leaders, considering environmental and financial factors related to the agriculture industry are all equally important.

• 2023-2024 Rising TIDES Program

  Mar 31, 2023 9:15 am21 views

  The 2023-2024 Rising TIDES (Toward an Inclusive, Diverse, and Enriched Society) Program supports students from underrepresented backgrounds in coastal and estuarine disciplines, with the goal of inspiring and motivating them to pursue careers in coastal and estuarine science and management. Apply by April 26, 2023.

  Informational webinar April 3 at 12 p.m. CDT.

• National Trails GIS Fellowship (52 weeks), National Park Service (Santa Fe, NM; open until filled)

  Apr 3, 2023 10:30 am13 views

  Position Overview: The ACE Fellow will be provided real world experience in the GIS field including digitization, map production, data management, and GIS platforms like ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS software. Duties will include:

  • Develop a more complete recreational/retracement trail dataset for the National Historic Trails (NHTs) and trail maps that will assist the public in getting out on the trails
  • Plan for and develop national historic trails (NHTs) through road/pedestrian signing along all nine trails that NTIR administers
  • Provide daily communication with a range of federal, state, non-profit organizations, and other trail partners to collaborate on signing and development activities
  • Assist trail partners and communities with development of draft sign plans, including use of online sign-planning tools
  • Provide technical assistance to partners seeking local or state department of transportation approval to install signs
  • Gain real world experience working with public and private entities along the NHTs
  • Gain communication skills interacting with communities, trail partners, and agency staff, as well as exposure to technical skills like ArcGIS, InDesign, and Photoshop
  • As time allows, provide support to NTIR staff and partners at public events and other office priorities

  This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.

• Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail (IMTT) Scholarship (apply by Oct. 31, 2023)

  Aug 10, 2023 3:45 pm12 views

  Please visit our website, illmuskie.com for more information on IMTT organization and our mission, programs and the IMTT Scholarship.   The IMTT scholarship is open to all applicants.  Membership in the IMTT or participation in IMTT programs is not required to apply for the IMTT Scholarship.

• Illinois Club Scholarships - apply between Sept. 5 and Oct. 14, 2023

  Aug 24, 2023 8:45 am23 views

  Diverse and welcoming, The Illinois Club draws its membership from all areas of the University and the surrounding community. Since 1915, The Illinois Club has provided financial support to worthy undergraduate students. This year, we will be awarding the following scholarships:

  • Humanities and Social Sciences Award of $4,000
  • Engineering and Science Award of $4,000
  • Global Focus Award of $4,000
  • Isabelle Purnell Education Award of $4,000
  • The Judith Life Ikenberry Creative Arts Award of $4,500

• Two Scholarships from Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) (due Jan. 4, 2024)

  Sep 21, 2023 2:45 pm6 views

  The IAAP Scholarship Committee will award up to five (5) scholarships of at least $2,000 each.  These scholarships are a one-year grant.  Students maty re-apply in subsequent years.

• Morelli Scholarship application open January 1 - February 25, 2024

  Dec 6, 2023 3:30 pm4 views

  The Morelli Scholarship is for students with dyslexia, who are pursuing a STEM degree at a university/college, community college, or technical school in the Fall of 2024.

• Fred S. Bailey Undergraduate Scholarship (apply by Feb. 28, 2024)

  Dec 7, 2023 10:45 am7 views

  The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $4,000 awards ($2,000/semester) given each year to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois who have demonstrated positive impact and commitment as a result of service, community involvement, leadership, and action. 

• 2023-2024 HOPE Scholarship (due Jan. 29)

  Dec 19, 2023 2:45 pm9 views

  Who can apply?

  Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students enrolled during the Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024 semesters are invited to apply. To receive full consideration, complete the HOPE application by the application deadline listed below.

  Already received the scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year? Read below.
  **If you already received the scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year, you are not eligible to re-apply at this time. Please do not submit an application. Should there be additional funding after the second round of scholarships is awarded, the committee will assess additional funding opportunities.**

• Jim Roberts Scholarship from the National Association of Environmental Professionals (due Feb. 29)

  Jan 31, 2024 2:00 pm6 views

  Members and non-members of NAEP may submit an application. Applicants must be enrolled in an environmental program at an accredited university or college in the United States, its territories, or Canada. 

• Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship (due June 1)

  Mar 20, 2024 1:45 pm8 views

• IAEP Student Scholarship Program (due Aug. 2)

  Mar 22, 2024 11:45 am3 views

  This year’s Illinois Association of Environmental Professionals'  (IAEP) scholarship opportunity consists of five $2,000 awards to aid students in their education-related expenses. 

• Unpaid Internship Scholarship, Fred S. Bailey Scholarship (due April 26)

  Apr 9, 2024 10:15 am14 views

  The Unpaid Internship Scholarship program provides $1,500 scholarships for part-time unpaid internships and $3,000 for full-time unpaid internships. 

• USGIF Scholarships (due May 31)

  Apr 18, 2024 1:30 pm12 views