Top Environmental Science Scholarships in 2021

Environmental science is one of the youngest fields of academia, and there are an increasing number of environmental science scholarships available for college and graduate students. The field emerged in mainstream America in the 1960’s and 70’s, partially spurred on by the publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring. As we begin to face pressing effects of the global climate crisis, it is more important than ever that people study environmental science.

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Top Environmental Science Scholarships
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Here are the top environmental science scholarships to allow you to pursue one of the most critical fields of study in our world today:

Top Environmental Science Scholarships in 2021

$1,000 G reat Outdoors Wilderness Education Scholarship

Eligibility: Students who have worked as wilderness trip leaders, organized or participated in outdoor education, spend significant time in nature, and/or have career aspirations in environmentalism
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2021

Action for Nature Young Eco-Hero Award

Eligibility: Students ages 8-16 who have or are working on a self-guided project which concerns environmental health, advocacy, research, or protection of the natural world
Amount: Up to $500
Deadline: February 28, 2021

Society of Exploration Geophysicists Scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors or current college or graduate students with above average grades who plan to study applied geophysics
Amount: $500 to $10,000 per year
Deadline: March 1, 2021

Amplify Green Innovation Scholarship

Eligibility: Any student who is dedicated to preserving our planet through green innovation and science
Amount: $2,650
Deadline: March 1, 2021

Colorado Garden Foundation Full-Ride Scholarship

Eligibility: Incoming Colorado residents at a public Colorado school who are residents of Colorado, majoring in one of these fields
Amount: Full ride, including fees, books, housing, and more
Deadline: March 15, 2021

4-H Youth In Action Scholarship

Eligibility: 4-H members or alumni whose focus of study fall into one of 4-H’s 4 pillars, including agriculture or STEM
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: March 29, 2021

Allegheny Mountain Section Air & Waste Management Assn. Scholarship

Eligibility: Students pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or law at one of these schools
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31, 2021

Peters Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors who plan to attend a Christian college in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona or Colorado. Priority given to students who plan to pursue a degree in environmental-related fields
Amount: $10,000 to $20,000
Deadline: April 1, 2021

Eckenfelder Scholarship

Eligibility: Students entering their junior, senior, or graduate level studies who are majoring in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related fields
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 5, 2021

Ohio EPA Scholarship

Eligibility: Ohio undergraduates entering their junior or senior year with a demonstrated knowledge and commitment to careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15, 2021

Calaveras Big Trees Association Scholarships

Eligibility: California students pursuing degrees in environmental fields, environmental art, and/or California history
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 15, 2021

Digital Responsibility E-Waste Scholarship

Eligibility: High school, college, or graduate students who answer the prompt: The most important reason to care about e-waste is…
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2021

RTK Scholars Program

Eligibility: High school seniors or college students majoring in environmental science, environmental studies, biology, or engineering
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 31, 2021

Reputation Rhino Protection and Preservation of Wildlife and Nature Scholarship

Eligibility: Students with a demonstrated interest and career plan in the conservation of endangered species
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 3, 2021

Summary of Scholarships

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Illinois Water Environment Association Clean Water Scholarship

Eligibility: Illinois residents or students attending a school in Illinois who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate or are in a graduate program and are studying a water related field
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: Expected to be January 31, 2022

New York Water Environment Association Scholarship for High School Seniors

Eligibility: New York State high school seniors looking to pursue a B.E. or B.S. related to the environment
Amount: $12,000
Deadline: February 26, 2021

New York Water Environment Association Scholarship for College Students

Eligibility: New York State college students pursuing a B.E. or B.S. related to the environment
Amount: $12,000
Deadline: February 26, 2021

Nicholas J. Bartilucci Environmental Scholarship

Eligibility: New York State college students pursuing a B.E. or B.S. related to the environment
Amount: $6,000
Deadline: February 26, 2021

Wallace F. Pate Scholarship

Eligibility: South Carolina residents planning to attend a South Carolina college/university with an environmental science-related major
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 26, 2021

About Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a Scholarships360 writer who focuses on scholarships and financial aid. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency.

Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.