School of Natural Resources and Environment

Behavior, Education and Communication

Small Grants

Contact Name: 
Minda Wetzel
Typical application deadline: 
August
Page last updated: 
03/15/2011
Application Deadline: 
August 31, 2011
weblinks: 
Grant Information
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Master's Project
Ph.D.
Other
Funding source home page: 
Conservation and Research Foundation
Keywords: 
Agriculture
Biodiversity
Conservation Biology
Energy
Environmental Education
Law
Pollution
Population
Research/field research
Social sciences
Amount: 
$500 - $5,000
Funding Abstract: 

The Conservation and Research Foundation funds small grants, typically between $500 and $5000 per proposal. While projects vary from year to year, we have provided both base institutional support and education and research grants focused on five broad areas: Limiting population growth, Biodiversity protection, Law and the environment, Agriculture conservation, Pollution and energy solutions. In addition, the Foundation funds general ecological research and environmental education that doesn’t necessarily fit into one of these categories.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials: 

The Foundation responds to an initial 1 to 2 page letter of inquiry, followed by a full proposal by invitation only. Grant proposals are due by August 31st and are reviewed in the fall, although letters of inquiry will be reviewed throughout the year. Full proposals should include a 2-page project description plus bibliography, resumes of participants (in the case of research proposals), budget, and contact information, with web links to appropriate supporting materials.

Fund Usage: 
Research, project implementation
Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

Association of American Indian Affairs Scholarship

Typical application deadline: 
June
Contact Name: 
Lisa Wyzlic
Page last updated: 
03/18/2011
Application Deadline: 
June 13, 2011
Contact Phone: 
240-314-7155
weblinks: 
Scholarship information
Application form
Funding source home page: 
Association on American Indian Affairs
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Applicants must be Native American/Alaska Native from the continental US or Alaska. Applicants must be 1/4 Indian blood (Allogan Slagle applicants excepted. Applications are accepted from students from any federally recognized or non-recognized tribe. Applications are accepted from graduating high school seniors, current college freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate and doctoral students. Students must be seeking an Associates Degree or higher. Students must be attending an accredited school. Applicants must be full time students both fall and spring semester.

Keywords: 
General support
Minority
Amount: 
Varies
Funding Abstract: 

AAIA has a long history of providing scholarships to college students, awarding our first scholarship in 1948. We currently have eight scholarship programs for graduate and undergraduate students. Funding is made available due to the generosity of our donors, therefore the number of scholarships provided varies from year to year.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application includes:

  • Application coversheet
  • Copy of tribal enrollment or copy of certificate of Indian blood
  • Student essay
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Minimum of 2 years transcripts through most recent semester
  • Number of credits needed to be considered full-time status
  • If you wish to be considered for the Displaced Homemaker Scholarship, an additional short essay of family responsibilities and monthly budget are required.
Fund Usage: 
Tuition, general support
Funding Restrictions: 

Funding is for both fall and spring semesters. We do not fund semesters separately. Checks are sent directly to the school. Manner of disbursement is left to the discretion of the school. Disbursement of spring checks are dependent upon fall grades and spring schedule. Students are eligible to receive one scholarship per year. We do not fund summer session, certificate programs or seminary programs.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship

Typical application deadline: 
April
Page last updated: 
02/07/2011
Contact Phone: 
540-687‐8390
Application Deadline: 
April 22, 2011
Funding source home page: 
American Water Resources Association
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Full-time student enrolled in a program relating to water resources for the 2011‐2012 academic year.

 Must be a national AWRA member.

weblinks: 
Award information, including application information
Keywords: 
Ecological studies
Ecosystem
Environmental Education
International students
Lake
Ocean/Marine
Pollution
River
Water/Aquatic
Amount: 
$2,000
Funding Abstract: 

 

 

 

In 1980, AWRA established the Endowment‐Memorial Fund to be used for the enhancement of education in water resources. The fund has since been renamed the Richard A. Herbert Memorial Educational Fund to honor Richard A. Herbert ‐‐ a champion for water resources education ‐‐ who passed away in 1994. In order to carry out his vision, AWRA is proud to announce the availability of $4,000 in scholarships derived from the proceeds of this fund.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

 

 

 

  • title page that includes the applicant’s full name, permanent mailing address, email address, phone number where he or she may be easily reached, and the type of scholarship (undergraduate or graduate).
  • two‐page summary of academic interests and achievements, extracurricular interests, and career goals. 
  • three letters of reference (preferably from professors and/or advisors)
  • transcript of all college courses (undergraduate and graduate).
Fund Usage: 
Tuition, general support
Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication

AISES A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Typical application deadline: 
June
Contact Name: 
Scholarship Coordinator
Page last updated: 
03/18/2011
Application Deadline: 
June 15, 2011
Contact Phone: 
505-765-1052
weblinks: 
Scholarship Information
Application
Funding source home page: 
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Must have a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA). Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four-year college or in their second year at a two-year college leading to a four-year degree. Majoring in one of the following disciplines: math, science, medicine, engineering, physical sciences, natural resources, technology. Must be a member of an American Indian tribe, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian or otherwise considered to be an American Indian by the tribe with which affiliation is claimed; or is at least 1/4 American Indian blood; or is at least 1/4 Alaskan Native; or considered to be an Alaskan Native by an Alaskan Native group to which affiliation is claimed. Must be a member of AISES.

Keywords: 
General support
Health
Minority
Natural Resource Management
Science/technology
Amount: 
$1,000 for undergraduates; $2,000 for graduate students
Funding Abstract: 

The A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program is funded through a variety of sources, including memorials, private donations, AISES fundraisers, corporations and government entities. These scholarships are awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native AISES members pursuing degrees in the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources, math and technology.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Funding Comments: 

 

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Complete application includes:

  • Application form
  • Official transcripts (reflecting spring '11 grades)
  • Personal essay
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Proof of tribal enrollment
  • Current AISES Membership
Fund Usage: 
General support
Funding Restrictions: 

Scholarship is non-renewable

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

Fellowship Competition

Typical application deadline: 
July
Contact Name: 
Dr. Elise Auerbach, U.S. Director
Page last updated: 
03/21/2011
Application Deadline: 
July 1, 2011
Contact Phone: 
773-702-8638
weblinks: 
Fellowship information
Application Information
Funding source home page: 
American Institute of Indian Studies
Applicant Eligibility: 
Ph.D.
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Non-U.S. citizens may apply as long as they are either graduate students or full-time faculty at colleges and universities in the United States.

Applications from scholars who are part of a collaborative project involving other scholars are welcome, though AIIS fellowships are granted to individuals not to teams. Amounts awarded to successful applicants who are members of group projects will be equivalent to fellowships awarded to scholars who submitted applications for individual projects.

Keywords: 
Asia
Global change
International
International students
Research/field research
Travel
Amount: 
Varies - ~ 43,000 rupees/month, plus allowance for dependents
Funding Abstract: 

For almost 50 years, the American Institute of Indian Studies has provided funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars and artists in pursuit of knowledge about India.

  • Junior Fellowships are for graduate students conducting research for their doctoral dissertations in India.
  • Senior Long- and Short-term Fellowships are for those holding the PhD degree. 
  • Performing and Creative Arts Fellowships are available to accomplished practitioners of the arts to conduct their projects in India. 
Type of Funding: 
Fellowship
Funding Comments: 

Some fellowships for non-U.S. citizens and artists can be funded from the AIIS Rupee Endowment in India. Fellowships for six months or more may include limited coverage for dependents.

Awards will normally be for periods of up to four months, although proposals for periods of up to nine months can be considered.

Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application packet available online and includes:

  • Project statement (6 page max.)
  • Bibliography (1 page)
  • CV
  • Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions
  • Three confidential letters of reference
  • Non-technical project information sheet (2 page max.)
Fund Usage: 
Research, travel
Funding Restrictions: 

Fellows based in Bangalore, Chennai (Madras), Kolkata (Calcutta), Mumbai (Bombay) or New Delhi receive an additional 15 percent cost of living supplement for maintenance, dollar and dependent allowances. Each fellow receives one round-trip air ticket from the city of origin to the primary research site in India. AIIS will also provide air tickets for 1.5 dependents accompanying a Long-term Fellow who is eligible for dependent allowances for 2 dependents. Short-term Fellows are not provided tickets or allowance for dependents.

AIIS Fellows may not hold another major grant during the fellowship period.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

AGI Minority Participation Program

Typical application deadline: 
March
Page last updated: 
01/24/2011
Contact Phone: 
703-379-2480
Application Deadline: 
March 15, 2011
Funding source home page: 
American Geological Institute
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Ph.D.
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

A. United States citizens only. Permanent residents (green card) or applicants for U.S citizenship are not eligible.

B. Verifiable ethnic-minority status as Black, Hispanic, or Native American (American Indian, Eskimo, Hawaiian, or Samoan).

C. Financial support is for full time students only, who are currently enrolled in an accredited institution as a graduate student majoring (i.e., degree candidate) in geoscience, including the geoscience subdisciplines of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth-science education. This program does not support students in any other area of study.

D. The program is currently open to all qualified applicants.

weblinks: 
Scholarship information
Application information
Keywords: 
Ecological studies
Environmental Education
Geography
Minority
Natural Resource Management
Science/technology
Soil
Water/Aquatic
Amount: 
Not specified
Funding Abstract: 

Since 1972, the American Geological Institute has administered the Minority Participation Program Geoscience Student Scholarships. The goal for this program is to develop the professional corps of underrepresented ethnic-minority students in the geosciences. Recipients of AGI Geoscience Student Scholarships are provided with small financial awards and matched with a mentor from the geoscience community to foster whole professional development of the awardee. Each award consists of both scholarship support as well as support for professional development experiences for successful candidates.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application includes:

  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts for all colleges attended
  • SAT, ACT, and/or GRE scores
  • Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant's recent academic performance and character: geoscience faculty/employers are preferred, other science/mathematics faculty are acceptable

Online form must be submitted and application materials must be postmarked by March 15, 2011 in order to be considered. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to contact address.

Fund Usage: 
Tuition, professional development
Funding Restrictions: 

Professional development experiences that qualify include field camp, professional society memberships, and/or travel and registration to a professional meeting of one of AGI’s member societies.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Landscape Architecture

Scholarship and Career Awards

Typical application deadline: 
March
Page last updated: 
01/13/2011
Contact Phone: 
800-829-0500
Application Deadline: 
March 13, 2011
Applicant Eligibility: 
Masters
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Graduate Award: for first or second year masters level students or college seniors who will pursue a graduate level education.

  • Applicants must be legally blind (i.e., have a best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less than 20 degrees in the better eye).
  • Scholarships are based on academic and personal achievements. Therefore, candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants must be US citizens, and reside in the United States or a US Territory.
  • Applicants must attend an accredited college or university in one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory.
  • Proof of citizenship will be required of all award recipients.
  • Previous SCA recipients and current Lighthouse employees and members of their immediate families are ineligible.
Funding source home page: 
Lighthouse International
weblinks: 
Award information
Application information
Keywords: 
General support
Minority
Amount: 
$5,000
Funding Abstract: 

Lighthouse International is now inviting applications for our 2011 Scholarship and Career Awards program. These scholarships reward academic excellence, recognize accomplishments and help students who are blind or partially sighted pursue their academic and career goals.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Required Application Materials:

  • Visual status statement from ophthalmologist, optometrist or State Rehabilitation Agency
  • Documentation of academic record and current school status; include most recent transcripts
  • Two recommendations (other than family members)

Required Application Information:

  • Select scholarship category
  • Personal and demographic information
  • One essay questions summarizing academic achievements, career goals, study interests, and extra-curricular information
Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

Conservation and Science Grants

Typical application deadline: 
ongoing
Page last updated: 
04/08/2011
Contact Phone: 
(650) 948-7658
Funding source home page: 
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Master's Project
weblinks: 
Grant information
Science and Conservation example, including link to online letter of inquiry information
Keywords: 
Agriculture
Air Quality
Biodiversity
Climate change
Conservation Biology
Global change
People
Research/field research
Restoration
Science/technology
Amount: 
Not specified
Funding Abstract: 

The Conservation and Science Program is focused on the challenge of sustainability, finding paths for human progress that protect and restore the ecological systems upon which all life depends. We invest in action and in ideas. We support public policy reforms and changes in private sector practices. We also support scientific activities to develop essential knowledge and tools for addressing current and future priorities.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Complete online letter of inquiry, which includes descriptinve title and explains the project's objectives, funding needs, and relationship to a specific grantmaking priority. If the request fits within Foundation guidelines and priorities, you will be asked to submit a full proposal. Staff members review each proposal and make a recommendation.

Fund Usage: 
Research, conservation projects,
Funding Restrictions: 

We accept grant proposals only for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes, primarily from tax-exempt, charitable organizations. We do not provide funding for projects that benefit specific individuals or that serve religious purposes.

Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

UM Alumnae Council Scholarships

Typical application deadline: 
March
Contact Name: 
Office of Financial Aid
Page last updated: 
01/13/2011
Application Deadline: 
March 1, 2011
Contact Phone: 
(734) 763-6600
weblinks: 
Scholarship information and application instructions
Funding source home page: 
University of Michigan Financial Aid
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Masters
Ph.D.
Other
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Must be: current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a degree-granting program; have a minimum cumulive GPA of 3.4 out of 4.0; qualify for need-based aid; demonstrate involvement in the University community; international students may be considered for certain awards.

Keywords: 
General support
International students
Amount: 
Not specified
Funding Abstract: 

The Alumnae Council of the University of Michigan (U-M) support scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students through endowed funds established in honor of alumnae and alumni, U-M club fundraising events, bequests, and annual gifts from individuals.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application packet includes:

  • a completed application form
  • a personal statement, and
  • one written (printed or typed) character reference attached to the application (see item 7 on page 2).
  • Submit a 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor. The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov beginning January 1, 2011. Be sure to list the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and the Federal School Code 002325 so that a copy will be sent to U-M.
  • International Students: Before U-M issued you an application for a visa, you were required to document full financial support for your entire program of study. Please explain how your financial circumstances have changed since your enrollment. Include loss of resources and any unanticipated expenses you have incurred.
Fund Usage: 
Tuition, general support
Fields of Study: 
Behavior, Education and Communication
Environmental Informatics
Environmental Justice
Environmental Policy and Planning
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture

Great Lakes Evironmental Research Laboratory

In this internship John Cawood was a part of a working group in NOAA's Regional Collaboration team which assembled regional climate change training materials for all NOAA/SeaGrant employees. The final products, a series of webinars and a web portal, served as a pilot project for the working group, reaching over 10% of NOAA employees in the Great Lakes region. John performed an evaluation that was used to track the achievement of objectives and improve the program.

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