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• REMINDER: OFWIM Student Research Scholarship Award (apply by Aug. 30)

  Aug 14, 2024 4:15 pm5 views

  Sponsored by the Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.

• Organization of Fish and Wildlife Information Managers (OFWIM) Annual Conference and Student Research Scholarship Award

  May 6, 2024 11:30 am8 views

  OFWIM's Annual Conference will take place in early October in Arcadia, Missouri. Each year they award scholarships to two deserving local students to attend that year's and the next year's conferences and provide some research support. 

• USGIF Scholarships (due May 31)

  Apr 18, 2024 1:30 pm23 views

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

  Apr 9, 2024 10:15 am26 views

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

• IAEP Student Scholarship Program (due Aug. 2)

  Mar 22, 2024 11:45 am11 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. 

• Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship (due June 1)

  Mar 20, 2024 1:45 pm16 views

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

  Jan 31, 2024 2:00 pm10 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. 

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

  Dec 19, 2023 2:45 pm11 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.**

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

  Dec 7, 2023 10:45 am27 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. 

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

  Dec 6, 2023 3:30 pm6 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.

• 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.

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

  Aug 24, 2023 8:45 am28 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

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

  Aug 10, 2023 3:45 pm16 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.

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

  Apr 3, 2023 10:30 am17 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.

• 2023-2024 Rising TIDES Program

  Mar 31, 2023 9:15 am26 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.

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

  Mar 30, 2023 1:45 pm39 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.

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

  Mar 22, 2023 9:45 am290 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.

• 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.

   

• 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!

• 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.

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

  Nov 1, 2022 11:00 am45 views

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

• 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.

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

  Sep 8, 2022 1:00 pm62 views

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

  Apr 1, 2022 11:15 am36 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

• 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 

• 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.

• Clarence and Marie Medley Conservation Scholarship Application due May 5

  Feb 28, 2022 10:45 am30 views

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

  Feb 16, 2022 10:30 am63 views

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

• Illinois State Wild Turkey Federation Land of Lincoln Scholarship (apply by Nov. 1)

  Oct 18, 2021 1:30 pm53 views

• Illinois Club Scholarships (due Oct. 16)

  Sep 14, 2021 2:15 pm19 views

• Fulbright program seeks seniors and recent graduates interested in an international experience (apply by August 30)

  Jul 7, 2021 4:15 pm26 views

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

  Jul 1, 2021 1:45 pm15 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.

• Men of Principle Scholarship application due May 21

  May 10, 2021 2:15 pm5 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.

• Clarence and Marie Medley Conservation Scholarship (due May 5)

  Feb 11, 2021 5:00 pm26 views

• NAEP Jim Roberts Scholarship (due Nov. 30)

  Nov 2, 2020 2:45 pm26 views

• Beinecke Scholarship Information Session October 29

  Oct 20, 2020 11:00 am11 views

• Education Foundation Scholarships, Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (due 1/4)

  Oct 12, 2020 4:30 pm25 views

• Bailey Global Scholars - applications for Spring 2021 due November 8

  Sep 25, 2020 2:15 pm23 views

• The Illinois Club Scholarships - apply Sept. 8 through Oct. 17

  Sep 2, 2020 4:30 pm16 views

• Churchill Scholarship Information Session Sept. 11

  Aug 31, 2020 2:15 pm8 views

• 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.  

• Extreme Terrain's Student Scholarship Program (due 6/15)

  May 22, 2020 1:30 pm26 views

• FRED S. BAILEY (UNPAID) INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

  Apr 14, 2020 9:15 am9 views

• $5,000 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Scholarship Opportunity (due 4/20)

  Mar 12, 2020 2:45 pm17 views

• Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarships, Annie's. (due 03/15)

  Mar 2, 2020 9:00 am30 views