Top 132 Environmental Science Scholarships in July 2024

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is the United States’ oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists. To apply, eligible high school seniors must submit an online application that includes essays, transcripts, recommendations from teachers and mentors, and more, including the submission of an original research paper. Please visit the Regeneron STS website to read the full rules and learn more. Applications open on June 1 of every year and close in November.Show Less

Are you a middle, high school, or college student passionate about environmental cleanup and conservation efforts? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative! Each year, the initiative asks students to conduct their own environmental stewardship project, take a few photos of their project, write an essay about it, and submit their favorite project photo as well as their essay. After doing so, you will officially be an Apprentice Ecologist and your work will be published on the Global Registry of Apprentice Ecologists! Further, the authors of the top three essays will be awarded $1,750 and receive a t-shirt or tote bag. The scholarship is offered by the Nicodemus Wilderness Project, an organization dedicated to “coordinating volunteer events worldwide that utilize the resources of the community to provide long-term environmental benefits for natural areas.” If you believe in the importance of conservation and want to potentially start saving money for college, we encourage you to apply to the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative! Show Less

Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry. Eligible topics of inquiry include the Arts and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Innovation, Environmental Science, Society, Policy, and Media. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

The David H. Samson Canadian Scholarship annually awards $7,500 to multiple, full-time post-secondary engineering (or related disciplines) students who hold a minimum 2.5 GPA and want to pursue a career in the steel industry. To apply for the scholarship, interested students must submit a resume, a two-page essay about why they are interested in a career in the steel industry, 1-5 letters of recommendation, and an academic transcript. In addition to the monetary reward, recipients are granted an opportunity to complete a paid internship at a steel company. If recipients do not accept the internship opportunity and agree to relocate for it, they run the risk of having the scholarship rescinded. The scholarship was established to honor David H. Samson, the past vice president of engineering at Dofasco and past president of the AISE (Association for Iron & Steel Technology). If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current postsecondary student pursuing a STEM degree? If so, consider applying for the SMART Scholarship Program! The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying one of SMART's ~24 approved STEM disciplines. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and offers STEM students educational and workforce opportunities. Their mission is to “inspire, cultivate, and develop” STEM students to develop their future careers. In addition to having their full tuition expenses paid and the opportunity to partake in research internships, recipients are awarded a stipend worth between $30,000 and $46,000 a year. However, bear in mind that winners must also commit to post-graduation employment with the Department of Defense. If you are passionate about a career in STEM and are looking for a way to fund your education, we encourage you to apply!  Show Less

Are you a New Hampshire resident with a passion to pursue studies in architecture, planning, design, or another related field at an in-state university? If so, you may be eligible for some of the scholarships offered by Plan NH’s Scholarship and Fellowship Program! There are a wide range of scholarships available, offering varying amounts of money to winning applicants each year. Although the scholarship is offered by Plan New Hampshire, the general application is hosted by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Thus, to find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation website. Upon completing the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's General Application, students will be considered for each of the Plan New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's scholarships they may be eligible for. With that said, if you're a New Hampshire resident pursuing an architecture/planning/design-related field at an in-state university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship is open to Illinois high school seniors and current undergraduate students currently majoring in or planning to study a natural resource field such as fish or wildlife biology, conservation education, biology, ecology, forestry, hydrology, soils, and pollution control. To be considered, interested students must have a permanent address in Boone, Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, or Winnebago County, and submit a 2-page essay detailing their career goals and aspirations. If you're a current or incoming postsecondary student from one of the Illinois counties mentioned, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more and continue pursuing your passion for the environment.Show Less

Are you a vegan who wants to encourage veganism to non-vegans? If so, consider applying for The Vegan Society Grants! The Vegan Society Grants are open to vegan individuals and grassroots organizations that support projects that will encourage non-vegans to go vegan and stay vegan and who can raise public awareness of veganism in a positive way. The grants are funded by The Vegan Society, a registered educational charity that provides information and guidance on various aspects of veganism. On a quarterly basis (every three months), the grant awards $1,000 to a vegan or a non-profit organization or an individual who submits the best proposed veganism-related projects. If you’re passionate about veganism and are looking for some help to fund your project to promote veganism, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you passionate about saving animals from exploitation? If so, consider applying for the Future Without Speciesism Cash Award! The Future Without Speciesism Cash Award is open to college and graduate students who can come up with a game-changing invention that can replace animal use in any aspect of life. The scholarship is funded by People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to ending the abusive treatment of animals in business and society and promoting the consideration of animal interests in everyday decision-making, policies, and practices. On a rolling basis, their Future Without Speciesism Cash Award regularly grants between $1,000 and $10,000 to students based on the workability, practicality, and promise of their suggested inventions. If you’re passionate about saving animals from exploitation, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a post-secondary student pursuing a career in mycology, or even an established mycologist? Either way, if you’ve done impressive research in or somehow advanced the field of mycology, you may be eligible for some of the many Mycological Society of America Scholarships! There are a variety of scholarships available, offering between $500 and $10,000 to winning applicants. The scholarships are offered by the Mycological Society of America, the “international professional organization that is home to mycologists based in the United States and Canada.” To find out more about each scholarship’s specific requirements, we recommend checking out their individual profiles on the MSA (Mycological Society of America) website. If you do fit the criteria for any of the scholarships, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you pursuing a science-related field of study in an American, Canadian, or European university? If so, consider applying for the Tocris Scholarship Program! The scholarship is funded by Tocris, a trusted and innovative life science reagents supplier. Each application cycle, Tocris awards $1,500 to one lucky applicant who writes the best 500-word essays on the impact they strive to make in their field and why they chose their field. The scholarship is biannual, with deadlines in July and December of each year. This means that, if you don’t get it the first time, you can improve your application and try again just a few months later!  With that said, if you want to put your writing skills to the test and earn some money to go towards your college education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less