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  • 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. 

  • 2021 Virtual Trail Apprentice Program (apply by August 15)

    Jul 1, 2021 1:45 pm14 views

    The Trail Apprentice Program provides scholarships for young leaders interested in a career in recreation, natural resource management, conservation, environmental studies, history, or a related field, to attend the PNTS virtual fall workshop for free and participate in career exploration, networking and educational opportunities amongst the National Trails community.

  • Harry S. Truman Scholarship - for juniors

    Oct 11, 2016 4:15 pm14 views

  • 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.

  • Clarence and Marie Medley Conservation Scholarship

    Jan 21, 2020 4:15 pm12 views

    First consideration is given to residents of Henry County, IL. Due 5/5/20.

  • USGIF Scholarships (due May 31)

    Apr 18, 2024 1:30 pm12 views

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Beinecke Scholarship Information Session October 29

    Oct 20, 2020 11:00 am11 views

  • FRED S. BAILEY (UNPAID) INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

    Apr 14, 2020 9:15 am9 views

  • Ask Us Anything: Fulbright Scholar Program 2023-24 online session November 17

    Nov 12, 2021 1:30 pm9 views

    Join an interactive session to learn more about things you can do now to prepare for a successful Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program application for 2023-2024.  Program staff will discuss award opportunities, the application & selection process, and answer your questions!

  • 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.**

  • Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship (due June 1)

    Mar 20, 2024 1:45 pm8 views

  • Churchill Scholarship Information Session Sept. 11

    Aug 31, 2020 2:15 pm8 views

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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.

     

  • 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 

  • 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.

  • Truman Scholarship for Public Service: Information Event

    Oct 12, 2015 4:45 pm6 views

  • Food and Agriculture Big Data Fellowship Program for Undergrads

    Jul 20, 2016 1:00 pm5 views

    Fellowship support for undergraduates valued at up to $8750 per year and renewable.

  • Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Information Events Sept. 3 & 4

    Aug 25, 2020 2:00 pm5 views

    The Gilman International Scholarship Program provides awards of $5,000 (plus up to a $3,000 supplement for critical languages) for U.S. citizen undergraduate students to pursue summer, semester, or academic-year study abroad opportunities in other countries. This is a need-based award, and to be eligible, you must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant.  

  • Udall Foundation Scholarships

    Nov 9, 2016 2:00 pm5 views

    The Udall Scholarship awards $7,000 to sophomores or juniors committed to a career related to the environment *OR* to Native American sophomores or juniors interested in tribal policy or health care. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents.

  • Men of Principle Scholarship application due May 21

    May 10, 2021 2:15 pm4 views

    Beta Theta Pi is offering $1,000 in scholarships designated for non-Greek male students at the University of Illinois. The scholarship is designed to reward individuals who demonstrate devotion to academic achievement and a commitment to making the university and the community better places to live.

  • Goldwater Scholarship in STEM - Info event this week

    Oct 19, 2015 4:15 pm4 views

  • Fred S. Bailey Scholarship for Cause Driven Leaders

    Nov 22, 2019 10:45 am4 views

    The Bailey Undergraduate awards are $3000 awards ($1500/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. Financial need and academic achievement will also be considered. University of Illinois - Urbana campus undergraduate students in all programs are eligible to apply.

    For more information or to apply online, visit: www.universityymca.org/bailey 

    Application deadline: February 16, 2020

    Contact: Kasey Umland
    Director, Bailey Scholarship Program
    University YMCA
    217.337.1514
    bailey@universityymca.org

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • Monsanto Graduate Student Scholarship

    Feb 13, 2017 10:15 pm0 views

  • Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

    Nov 1, 2016 10:15 am0 views

    The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.

    In 2017, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 60 scholarships of up to $7,000 each.

    The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.