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  • WinField Careers in Agriculture Scholarship

    WinField  is pleased to announce Careers in Agriculture Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is available to high school graduating seniors and first or second year college students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in agronomy, crop production, or closely related fields.The program demonstrates scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and a perceived ability to contribute to agriculture in the future.Scholarships worth $1,000 will be awarded to 10 high school seniors and 10 college students in their first or second year.

  • US Department of Homeland Security 2016 HS-STEM Summer Internships

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students in a broad spectrum of HS-STEM disciplines and DHS mission-relevant Research Areas.

  • Unable to take an unpaid internship?

    The Fred S. Bailey Internship Scholarship for Cause-Driven Leaders may be able to help!

  • Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

    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.

  • Udall Scholarship Opportunity Available

  • Udall Foundation Scholarships

    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.

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

    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

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

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

  • The Illinois Club Scholarship Program

  • The Illinois Club Scholarship Opportunities

  • SWANA Land of Lincoln Chapter Scholarship

    The Land of Lincoln Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America annually provides a scholarship to students enrolled in civil or environmental engineering, biology, geology, environmental studies, environmental science or related studies. The enclosed notice outlines the qualifications for submitting an application for this Chapter Scholarship. This year’s scholarship is $2,500.00. Students that can demonstrate they qualify as member related can receive an additional $500.00.

  • Student Leadership Awards & Scholarships - apply by March 23

    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.

  • STEM funding and research opportunities on PathwaystoScience.org

  • Science Ambassador Scholarship Open to Women in STEM Fields

  • Scholarship Opportunities for U of I Students

    The University YMCA is currently accepting applications for two scholarship programs, one for students who are traveling for international projects and the other for students interning with non-profit and public agencies.

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

    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.

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

    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

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

    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.

  • NOAA COASTAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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

    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.

  • National Farmers Union Foundation Scholarships

    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 

  • NAEP Jim Roberts Scholarship (due Nov. 30)

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

    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)

    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.

     

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

    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.

  • Monsanto Graduate Student Scholarship

  • Men of Principle Scholarship application due May 21

    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.

  • Land of Lincoln Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America Scholarship

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

    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!

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

    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)

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

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

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

    Email rereich@yahoo.com

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

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

    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 Landscape Contractors Association Scholarship Application (due 3/16)

  • Illinois Club Scholarships (due Oct. 16)

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

    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
  • IAEP Student Scholarship Program (due Aug. 2)

    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. 

  • IAEP Student Research Grant Program 2016

    The SRGP is an effort to increase student interest in the environmental professions and to support them in conducting research and defining their career goals. The student research grant program will review all applications and give one First Place award of $1,200 and one Second Place award of $700 to aid students in conducting their research project (limited to supplies and mileage). The winners will receive their awards and recognition at the IAEP May 2016 meeting (location TBD).

  • Hubbard Fellowship

    We are now accepting applications to join our 2016-2017 class of Hubbard Fellows.  

  • Harry S. Truman Scholarship - for juniors

  • Goldwater Scholarship in STEM - Info event this week

  • Garden Club of America’s Urban Forestry Fellowship

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

  • FRED S. BAILEY (UNPAID) INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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

    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.

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

    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. 

  • Fred S. Bailey Scholarship Opportunties