Top 42 Environmental Health Scholarships in December 2023

The Science Ambassador Scholarship is funded by Cards Against Humanity, an adult party card game company that supports charity efforts with its profits. Every year, their Science Ambassador Scholarship awards full tuition to one female high school senior or undergraduate student who submits a three-minute educational video on a STEM topic they're passionate about. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a K-12 student who has created a significant piece of work in the field of STEM, literature, music, or philosophy? The Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship may be a good fit for you! The Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship is a life-changing $50,000 scholarship opportunity for any student in the United States who is under 18. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of significant work. This means any work or accomplishment that experts in the field recognize as meaningful and has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. This typically comes in the form of a project completed by the student(s). That’s right, student(s)! You can apply to the Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship in a group of two! There are also multiple scholarship categories you can choose to apply within, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, and Outside of the Box. 

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you a student planning to pursue a career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship! The National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship is open to high school seniors and postsecondary students with definite plans to pursue a career in STEM. While all STEM fields are acceptable, those pursuing space-related careers will be shown preference. The scholarship is offered by the National Space Club & Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers scholarships, fellowships, internships, and other programs to support the education of youths. Each year, the organization grants $15,000 to help one lucky student pay for their postsecondary costs. In addition, the winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to speak at the annual Goddard Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C. If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in STEM and are looking for some help to pay off your chosen degree, we encourage you to apply!

The Garden Club of America Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowship provides funding to study the causes of pollinator decline, in particular bees, bats, butterflies and moths, which could lead to potential solutions for their conservation and sustainability. It is awarded to one or more current graduate students enrolled in U.S. institutions. A recipient may reapply for an additional year of funding. Please visit the scholarship's website for the full list of research categories that students may apply to. GCA fellows will provide an interim 250-word report, two high quality photos, and an expense summary to GCA and P2. A final report and final expense summary is also required. If you're a graduate student with a passion for studying the causes of pollinator decline, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

National Garden Clubs Scholarship applicants must be pursuing a career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the required majors and eligible institutions. Undergraduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 graded hours of classes. Graduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 graded hours of classes.

The National Garden Clubs, Inc. Scholarships program is a source of pride for NGC. It provides financial assistance to students pursuing horticulture and studies related to the environment. Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 12 graded hours of classes, while graduate students must be enrolled in at least 9 graded hours. Applicants must apply in their undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior year of college, or during graduate school. If you're a post-secondary student passionate about environmental studies, we encourage you to apply!

The Sara Shallenberger Brown Garden Club of America National Parks Conservation Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for college undergraduates aged 19 to 20 to gain technical and personal skills, as well as field experience, in the conservation fields. This scholarship aims to encourage studies and careers in conservation, with a focus on protecting and enhancing the U.S. National Parks for lasting benefit. The selected student will become a future leader in challenging and rewarding conservation service work. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents enrolled in a U.S.-based institution, with preference given to those with prior SCA experience. The scholarship provides training, transportation, and a $250/wk stipend for each student as an SCA apprentice crew leader working directly under two experienced leaders on a 3 or 4 week summer trail crew in one of America’s storied national parks. Apply to become a part of this incredible opportunity!

The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship aims to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, granting students the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond their regular course of study. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution.

The Caroline Thorn Kissel Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship provides financial assistance to one scholar annually for summer environmental study selected by the applicant. Applicants must be either residents of New Jersey studying in New Jersey or elsewhere, or nonresidents of New Jersey pursuing study in the state or its surrounding waters. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Two letters of recommendation are required.

The LSP Association Scholarship is intended to assist students in pursuing the educational requirements necessary for licensure as a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional or to seek opportunities in other related professions within the environmental industry. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and will be awarded at the LSP Association Membership Meeting in June following the application deadline. Applicants must have been accepted to a degree program at an accredited New England College or University and be majoring in an approved environmental-related curriculum. Lastly, students must be Massachusetts residents OR be current members of the LSP Association, or have an immediate family member who is. If you're pursuing licensure to become a Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Thomas M. Stetson Scholarship annually awards $2,000 to an incoming freshman who will be enrolled full-time in a ground-water-related field of study at a four-year accredited university in the U.S. To be eligible, applicants must either have completed a science/environmental project at high school that directly involved groundwater resources or, have had vacation/out-of-school work experience that is related to the environment and natural resources. This scholarship is given in recognition of the life-long contributions of Mr. Stetson to solving water resource conflicts and developing sustainable water management methods in the Western United States. If you're an incoming college freshman who will be pursuing a course of study in a groundwater-related field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Baroid Scholarship annually awards $2,000 to an incoming freshman who will be enrolled full-time in a ground-water-related field of study at a four-year accredited university in the U.S. To be eligible, applicants must either have completed a science/environmental project at high school that directly involved groundwater resources or, have had vacation/out-of-school work experience that is related to the environment and natural resources. The scholarship is funded by Baroid, the largest international supplier of drilling- and well-completion fluid products and services. Baroid is a supporter of groundwater education and is proud to underwrite this scholarship opportunity. If you’re an incoming college freshman who will be pursuing a course of study in a groundwater-related field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you a full-time student studying Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics? The SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship could be a good fit for you! The scholarship is awarded monthly, with 12 winners being selected throughout the year. The best part about this scholarship is the work to reward ratio. By simply submitting a short 500-word essay, you could win $2,500 from the SBB Research Group. If you fit the scholarship criteria, we encourage you to submit your essay and apply today!

Are you a STEM major in college or university looking for help to pay off your degree? If so, consider applying for the GeneTex Scholarship! The scholarship is open to all STEM majors enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution in good academic standing, including international students. Offered by GeneTex, the scholarship supports young scientists pursuing a postsecondary education to increase scientific advancement and future discoveries. GeneTex is a Texas-based life science, biotechnology company that develops and sells research reagents in the biomedical field. The GeneTex scholarship awards one student $2,000 biannually for use toward their education or other expenses. Typically, the deadlines for each year will fall in July and December or January of each year. If you are a STEM major looking for some help with tuition and fees, we encourage you to apply!

The WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship was created by Dr. Alexander Sobel to support, empower, and encourage women in Washington to pursue an education in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics-related fields. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, an essay, and a letter of recommendation. The selected student will be required to furnish information necessary to issue a 1099 tax form, including social security number, as part of the process for dispersing scholarship monies. To determine if you're eligible, check out WISE's list of eligible majors.

The Environmental Scholarship is awarded to a degree-seeking, undergraduate student, from Mohave or Yavapai County, and/or currently enrolled at a college operating in Mohave or Yavapai County, Arizona. Applicants should be passionate about the environment and contributing to environmental conservation. To apply, interested students must submit a transcript, a completed application, and a short essay defining "environmental conservation", how your field can contribute to it, and how you plan on using the scholarship. If you're an undergraduate student from or studying in Mohave or Yavapai County with a passion for the environment, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.