Top 75 Natural Resources Scholarships in July 2024

This scholarship is open to all NSHSS high school and college members with a dedicated passion for conservation, sustainability, environmental policy, or preservation of the Earth. To apply, students must submit a 500-800 word essay about steps that individuals can take to "champion sustainability and protect the environment" and how "these actions can make a difference in combating climate change and preserving Earth's resources for generations to come." As the prompt changes each year, we recommend checking out NSHSS's Claes Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship webpage before applying. If you're an NSHSS high school or college member passionate about maintaining the Earth and its natural resources, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more, and keep making a difference.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 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 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!Show Less

Are you pursuing a current or incoming student pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or Natural Resources Conservation-related field of study at an accredited school of higher education? If so, the NOPHNRCSE Scholarship Program may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to four (4) college students pursuing an eligible agriculture or natural resources-related field of study. Bear in mind that candidates must be graduating high school students accepted to an accredited college or university, college students with at least one full academic year remaining before completing their undergraduate education, or graduate students. While the Martha Guerra-Arteaga Scholarship is reserved for a female student majoring in Public Affairs, Communications, or Natural Resources Conservation, the Milton Cortés Colón Scholarship gives consideration to students pursuing a degree in Soil Science, Agriculture, or a Natural Resources Conservation-related field. 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 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!Show Less

Are you a female student pursuing a degree in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship! The ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship is open to current female undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) fields. The scholarship was created by Urban Wildlife Manager, Rebecca Fyffe. Rebecca is an entrepreneur who credits her good business sense and cutting-edge research-based methods to her background in STEM. Thus, she created this scholarship to encourage more women to pursue STEM programs and science-based education. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one (1) lucky student to help pay for the costs of their education. If you’re a woman passionate about STEM and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Flexcon Industries Scholarship is perfect for those who want to pursue a career in groundwater. This scholarship is open to entry-level college students who meet certain criteria, including having a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school and intending to study at a four-year accredited university/college in the United States which offers groundwater-related courses. Applicants must also have completed a science/environmental project in high school or have relevant work experience related to the environment and natural resources. If you're a U.S. citizen or legal resident of the United States, consider applying for this amazing opportunity!Show Less

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.Show Less

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. Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one (1) current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a current resume, a transcript, a 500-word essay, a letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less