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

    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.

  • Fred S. Bailey Scholarship for Cause Driven Leaders

  • 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. 

  • Unable to take an unpaid internship?

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

  • Fred S. Bailey Scholarship Opportunties

  • STEM funding and research opportunities on PathwaystoScience.org

  • 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.

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

  • 2016 L'Oreal US For Women in Science Fellowship

    Applications for the 2016 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program are now open.

    The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program recognizes and rewards the contributions women make in STEM fields and identifies exceptional women researchers committed to serving as role models for younger generations.  More than 2,250 women scientists in over 110 countries have been recognized since the program began in 1998. 

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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

  • 2023-2024 Rising TIDES Program

    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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • Hubbard Fellowship

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

  • Garden Club of America’s Urban Forestry Fellowship

  • 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
  • Clarence and Marie Medley Conservation Scholarship Application due May 5

  • USGIF Scholarships (due May 31)

  • 2016-2017 Great Lakes Commission Sea Grant Fellowship

    The Great Lakes Commission-Sea Grant Fellow will work with members of the Great Lakes’ science, policy and information/education communities to advance the environmental quality and sustainable development goals of the Great Lakes states. In so doing, the Fellow will contribute to and benefit from research coordination and policy analysis activities. The Fellow will be located at the Great Lakes Commission offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This will be the 17th year this fellowship has been sponsored by the Great Lakes Commission, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program and the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network.

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

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

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

  • NOAA COASTAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

  • 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).

  • The Illinois Club Scholarship Program

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

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

  • NAEP Jim Roberts Scholarship (due Nov. 30)

  • Clarence and Marie Medley Conservation Scholarship

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

  • 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.

  • Illinois Club Scholarships (due Oct. 16)

  • FOCUS Scholars Program Accepting Applications through October 16, 2022

    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)

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

    Email rereich@yahoo.com

  • Udall Scholarship Opportunity Available

  • 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.

  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

  • 2025 Jim Roberts Scholarship, National Association of Environmental Professionals (apply by Feb. 28)

    We look forward to receiving your completed Jim Roberts Scholarship application. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student currently enrolled in an environmental program at any accredited university or college in the United States, its territories or Canada. All applications and the required materials must be submitted no later than February 28, 2025. 

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

  • Science Ambassador Scholarship Open to Women in STEM Fields

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

  • 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.

  • 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.