School of Natural Resources and Environment

National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

* Must be a US Citizen or a permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico.

* Applicants must be accepted or attending an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school at the time the scholarship is awarded.

Funding source home page:

Keywords:

General support

International students

Minority

Women

Amount:

not specified

Funding Abstract:

The NHCFAE's Rene Matos Scholarship program assists dependants of NHCFAE members, students of Hispanic descent; minority and women complete their higher education efforts by recognizing and rewarding academically superior performance, achievements, leadership, and community involvement. NHCFAE scholarships are available on a competitive basis to any undergraduate, graduate, or technical/vocational student.

Type of Funding:

Award/Prize

Application Process and Required Materials:

Application consists of: application form, a copy of your FAFSA, official transcript, one letter of recommendation, photograph.

Fund Usage:

General support

Fields of Study:

Intertribal Timber Council

Truman D. Picard Scholarship

Typical application deadline:

March

Page last updated:

10/26/2011

Contact Phone:

503-282-4296

Application Deadline:

March 18, 2011

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

Applicant must be Native American/Alaskan Native.

weblinks:

Scholarship and Application Information

Keywords:

Community Forestry

Conservation Biology

Ecological studies

Forest/Forestry/Trees

General support

Minority

Natural Resource Management

People

Restoration

Amount:

$2000

Funding Abstract:

To honor Truman D. Picard the Intertribal Timber Council (ITC) established a scholarship program in his name. Truman served on the ITC Board of Directors from 1982 to 1985. While working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Colville Agency (Nespelem, Washington), in presales he attended the Forest Engineering Institute at Oregon State University becoming one of the first people form the agency to complete this program. In 1977, Truman transferred to the Colville Tribal Forestry organization taking a position as Supervisory Forest Technician in charge of woods operations. Later he was promoted to Assistant Supervisor of Forestry Operations. The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Application Process and Required Materials:

Application requires:

Letter of application including contact information, statement of interest in natural resources, demonstration of commitment to education, community, and your culture, and statement of financial need.
Resume
Three signed letters of reference, on letterhead and dated within the last six months
Evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation
Transcripts including proof of declared major

Fund Usage:

Tuition, general support

Fields of Study:

AAG IGIF Graduate Research Award

Typical application deadline:

December

Page last updated:

09/09/2010

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2010

weblinks:

Funding information page

Association of American Geographers

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

AAG IGIF Graduate Research Awards are available to full-time students who are currently registered in a graduate degree program providing either a degree or explicit specialization in some area of applied spatial data analysis or GIS study at a duly accredited and recognized college, university or other educational institution located within the United States.

Funding source home page:

Keywords:

Computers

General support

Geography

GIS

Natural Resource Management

Policy

Remote sensing

Research/field research

Science/technology

Amount:

up to $500

Funding Abstract:

The Association of American Geographers will award one or more small grants of up to $500 to support graduate research proposed by a student in any area of spatial analysis or geographic information science or systems. The award(s) will be presented at the AAG Annual Meeting. The program is designed to support college and university student career development in the academic areas of applied spatial data analysis or geographic information systems (GIS).

Type of Funding:

Grant

Application Process and Required Materials:

Applications for an AAG IGIF Graduate Research Awards must consist of the following: A proposal of no more than five (5) pages long, single spaced that includes the following:

Abstract of research intent
Statement of problem and relevancy
Context of proposed research in the literature
Methodology/research design
Anticipated results and significance of such results
Schedule of research
Budget
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member

Digital submissions are required. Please completely enter all information requested on the application cover form, which may be filled out using Adobe Acrobat Reader. When completed, choose to Ã¢â‚¬Å“save asÃ¢â‚¬Â this form as a new file with your last name in front of the filename, so it reads Ã¢â‚¬Å“LASTNAME_AAG_IGIF_Form.pdf.Ã¢â‚¬Â Then this formmust be submitted electronically along with the rest of your application materials via email to grantsawards@aag.org with Ã¢â‚¬Å“AAG IGIF ApplicationÃ¢â‚¬Â in the subject line in order for it to be received and processed correctly. The remainder of your application materials should be compiled and submitted as a single file attachment (preferably also .pdf format) and be saved as Ã¢â‚¬Å“LASTNAME_AAG_IGIF_MaterialsÃ¢â‚¬Â. (If applying to more than one program, you must submit a separate form for each with unique filenames.) Reports and Acknowledgment: By accepting an AAG IGIF Graduate Research Award you agree to submit a brief (up to two-page) report to the AAG Executive Director that summarizes your results and documents the expenses underwritten by the grant. You should submit your report within two months after completion of your proposed research. Please acknowledge AAG/IGIF support in presentations and publications.

Fund Usage:

Support for graduate research in spatial analysis or GIS.

Fields of Study:

Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Typical application deadline:

November

Contact Name:

GRF Operations Center

Page last updated:

09/21/2010

Application Deadline:

November 16, 2010

Contact Phone:

(866) 673-4737

weblinks:

National Science Foundation

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Keywords:

Agriculture

Biodiversity

Business/Industry

Computers

Ecological studies

Environmental Education

Geography

Green development

Land management

Natural Resource Management

People

Policy

Psychology

Science/technology

Social sciences

Urban Planning

Women

Amount:

$40,500 including a stipend and cost-of-education allowance

Funding Abstract:

The fellowship provides up to three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, social science, and mathematics. The fellowship is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study and can be used over a three year period. About 1,000 fellowships will be awarded this year.

Deadline varies depending on research focus:

Interdisciplinary Fields of Study: November 15, 2010

Engineering: November 16, 2010

Mathematical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering; Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy: November 18, 2010

Social Sciences; Psychology; Geosciences; STEM Education and Learning: November 19, 2010

Life Sciences: November 22, 2010

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Application Process and Required Materials:

* Online FastLane application at https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/
Includes:
* Personal Profile
* Education and Work Experience
* Planned Graduate Program
* Reference letter
* Personal statements
* Proposed plan of research
* Previous Research Experience
* Supporting materials to be submitted by mail:
* Official academic transcript(s) from all undergrad. and grad. academic institutions
* Undergraduate GPA form
*(optional) GRE Test Scores sent directly to NSF (code 5140) by ETS

A note on interdisciplinary applications:
The NSF welcomes applications for interdisciplinary programs of study and research. However, applicants are instructed to indicate the primary field of study for the proposed graduate program in the Fastlane Application Module so that the application can be assigned to the most appropriate review panel. The guidelines below should be used to assess eligibility according to the field of study criterion. lf the field is interdisciplinary, but with a clear field of study, the application should be submitted under the primary field. Only truly interdisciplinary applications without a primary field should be submitted in the interdisciplinary field due date.

Fund Usage:

Tuition, salary/stipend

Funding Restrictions:

Tuition, salary/stipend
* $30,000 stipend per tenure year
* $10,500 cost-of-education allowance per tenure year

Fields of Study:

Global Grant Scholarship

Typical application deadline:

November

Contact Name:

Ann Arbor Rotary Club

Page last updated:

01/10/2011

Contact Phone:

(734) 662-1734

Application Deadline:

November 15, 2010

weblinks:

Scholarship information

Application form

Funding source home page:

Rotary International

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Masters

Ph.D.

Keywords:

General support

Global change

International

People

Amount:

Varies

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Fields of Study:

Rocky Mountain Research Fellowship

Typical application deadline:

February

Contact Name:

Rachel Balduzzi, Program Coordinator

Page last updated:

11/11/2010

Application Deadline:

February 1, 2011

Contact Phone:

970-586-3262

weblinks:

Rocky Mountain Nature Association

Application guidelines

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

* Currently enrolled in or in process of graduating from a graduate level program at an accredited college or university
* Participants much show proven excellence in scholarship, research or service in the fields of natural and/or cultural studies and interpretation
* Goals should include an interest in a career with national or state parks in park interpretation, natural or cultural studies, resource management, or environmental education.
* Participant should exhibit the ability to communicate effectively at a level appropriate to public audiences
* Participant should exhibit a willingness to contribute to the purposes of the Rocky Mountain Fellowship Program and assist the National Park Service by sharing knowledge, skill and enthusiasm.

Keywords:

Animals

Birds

Community Forestry

Ecological studies

Ecosystem

Environmental Education

Forest/Forestry/Trees

Land management

Mammals

Natural Resource Management

Plants

Research/field research

River

Soil

Systems Thinking/Complexity Science

Wildlife

Amount:

$5000 stipend, up to $3000 for research

Funding Abstract:

The Rocky Mountain Research Fellowship is an endowed program funded by the Justine and Leslie Fidel Bailey Trust. It is designed to encourage highly qualified graduate students to apply their talents to conducting research in the national parks. It is also intended to convey the importance of communicating park research to the public. One fellowship is awarded annually.

This fellowship opportunity invites a broad range of research proposals to be reviewed and conducted in Rocky Mountain National Park, including wildlife management, vegetation and riparian studies, fire ecology, cultural sciences, archeology and historic structures preservation, as well as other topics in botany, zoology, geology, history, ecology and ornithology. The graduate student awarded the Research Fellowship will work with Rocky Mountain National Park staff for a period of three to four months. Applicants must submit a preliminary research proposal and the chosen fellow will be expected to convey research finding to the general public as well as to professional audiences.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Application Process and Required Materials:

Please complete the following information based on the preliminary research plans you have developed and propose to conduct during the fellowship period. This is a useful tool to prepare for the fellowship experience, and will enable park staff to evaluate your proposal.

Please mail or email five copies (postmarked no later than February 1) of your proposal to Rachel Balduzzi at the Rocky Mountain Nature Association-- see contact information below.

Cover Letter
Introduction (applicant information, etc.)
Qualifications (resume, transcripts, list of publications, three professional references)
Overview -(Summarize the proposed project by describing in general the problem or issue being investigated as well as any previous pertinent research)
Objectives/Hypothesis to be tested
Methods
Products of Research
Supporting Documents and Special Concerns

Fund Usage:

Research, housing, stipend

Fields of Study:

Funding information and eligibility

International Peace Scholarship

Typical application deadline:

January

Contact Name:

PEO Executive Office

Page last updated:

09/28/2010

Application Deadline:

January 31, 2011

Contact Phone:

(515) 255-3153

weblinks:

Funding source home page:

Philanthropic Educational Organization

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

I. PREREQUISITES FOR APPLICANTS

A. Entrance Classification and Confirmation of Admission: 1. An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward a graduate degree in the college or university she will attend. 2. A copy of the applicantÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s confirmation of admission must be received by the IPS office by April 1 in order to complete the application. This notice must specify the graduate degree program. No consideration will be given to applicants lacking evidence of admission.

B. Promise To Return: An applicant must submit a witnessed statement certifying that upon completion of her degree program she will return to her own country within 60 days, depending on her visa status. This statement must be signed by both applicant and witness. An applicant must notify the IPS office prior to graduation if accepted to Optional Practical Training (OPT). An applicant selected to receive a scholarship shall be required to agree to repay any scholarship moneys received if she fails to return to her own country upon completion of her terminal degree program.

C. Travel Expenses: The applicant must have round-trip or return travel expenses guaranteed. A travel form to this effect from the guarantor must be filed with the application.

D. Ineligibility: 1. A student holding citizenship or permanent residency in the United States or Canada is ineligible. 2. In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining and be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year. 3. Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working on dissertations only are not eligible as first-time applicants.

Keywords:

Activism

General support

Global change

International students

Women

Amount:

Up to $10,000

Funding Abstract:

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the United States and Canada.
Believing that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding, members of the P.E.O. Sisterhood contribute funds for the purpose of providing scholarships for selected women from other countries for study in the United States and Canada.

Type of Funding:

Grant

Funding Comments:

The scholarships are given as grants in aid and are not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. An applicant is required to show proof of adequate additional financial resources to meet her estimated expenses. Examples of "additional financial resources" are personal and family funds, tuition waivers, work scholarships, teaching assistantships, study grants, and other scholarships.

Application Process and Required Materials:

2. Eligibility must be established before application material is sent to applicants. The eligibility material may be requested or downloaded from www.peointernational.org at any time, but the completed material will be accepted in the IPS office only after August 15 and before December 15.

3. Forms will be sent to Cottey College applicants after they have been admitted to Cottey and recommended by the Director of Admission.

4. All application material must be submitted in English. It must be either typed or printed legibly to be considered.

Fund Usage:

Tuition, general support

Funding Restrictions:

Scholarships are not given for research, internships, or for practical training if not combined with coursework. Scholarships are not awarded for travel.

Fields of Study:

Graduate Research Environmental Fellowship (GREF) of the Global Change Education Program (GCEP)

Typical application deadline:

December

Contact Name:

Jeffrey Gaffney

Page last updated:

04/08/2011

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2010

Contact Phone:

(501) 569-8840

weblinks:

Instructions page

Office of Biological & Environmental Research

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Masters

Ph.D.

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

Must be U.S. citizen, must have completed at least one year of graduate school.

Keywords:

Air Quality

Climate change

Ecological studies

Ecosystem

Environmental Education

General support

Global change

International

Minority

Policy

Pollution

Science/technology

Sustainability/Sustainable Development

Systems Thinking/Complexity Science

Women

Amount:

$19,200 ($1,500 monthly plus a $600 Research Education Supplement in March and October), and tuition and fees

Funding Abstract:

The SCGF program supports outstanding students (U.S. citizens) pursuing graduate training in basic research areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences that are relevant to SC programs by encouraging the development of the next generation of scientific and technical talent in the U.S. The Office of Biological and Environmental Research (OBER) will continue to support the Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships of GCEP students remaining in the program.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Funding Comments:

An annual stipend of $19,200 ($1,500 monthly plus a $600 Research Education Supplement in March and October), and tuition and fees.

If the Fellow decides to participate in orientation, research focus sessions, and end-of-summer workshops, GREF pays travel costs, per diem and lodging to the events.

Application Process and Required Materials:

Application Guidelines:

Please check your application to make sure you have completed ALL sections, and keep a copy of the application and supporting documents for your files. You are responsible for checking with Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to determine whether your application file is complete.
Transcripts: You must provide an official transcript for each college/university or technical school attended. The date(s) when you received your undergraduate degree(s) must be shown on the appropriate transcript(s).
References: References are required from your faculty advisor, Department of Energy research mentor, and either a professor or employer.
Research Proposal
Resume

Fund Usage:

Stipend, tuition, travel

Fields of Study:

Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund

FEEA Scholarship Program

Typical application deadline:

March

Page last updated:

01/25/2011

Contact Phone:

303-933-7580

Application Deadline:

March 25, 2011

Applicant Eligibility:

Other

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

* civilian federal and postal employees with at least three years of federal service and their dependent family members (children and spouses).
* Employee applicants may be part-time students; dependents must be full-time.
* All applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited post secondary school in a course of study that will lead to a two-year, four-year or graduate degree.
* All applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Funding source home page:

weblinks:

Scholarship Information

Keywords:

General support

Amount:

$500 to $2,500

Funding Abstract:

Merit based awards for federal employees and their dependents. Criteria include the academic record of the applicant, a recommendation (character reference), extracurricular and community service activities, and an essay.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Application Process and Required Materials:

* FEEA Application form
* Essay - typed, double-spaced, not exceed two pages
* Written recommendation/Character Reference
* Transcript
* List and briefly describe awards, extracurricular and community service activities
* Copy of ACT, SAT, and other examination scores
* Copy of most recent Standard Form 50 "Notice of Personnel Action"
* One self-addressed, stamped #10 business-size envelope with current first class postage

Fields of Study:

EPA-STAR (Science to Achieve Results) Fellowships

Typical application deadline:

November

Contact Name:

Brandon Jones

Page last updated:

09/14/2010

Application Deadline:

November 5, 2010

Contact Phone:

(800) 490-9194

weblinks:

US Environmental Protection Agency

Funding source home page:

Applicant Eligibility:

Graduate

Applicant Eligibility Comments:

Students must attend a fully accredited U.S. college or university (located in the U.S. or its territories) for their graduate studies.
Applicants must also be citizens of the U.S. or its territories or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence. Resident aliens must include their green card number in their application (you must have your green card at the time of application to be eligible for this Fellowship opportunity). EPA may verify this number with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service of the Department of Homeland Security.

Keywords:

Agriculture

Biodiversity

Climate change

Ecological studies

Ecosystem

Environmental Education

General support

Global change

Green development

Natural Resource Management

Research/field research

Sustainability/Sustainable Development

Amount:

up to $42,000

Funding Abstract:

These fellowships are intended to help defray costs associated with advanced, environmentally-oriented study leading to a master's or doctoral degree. The goals of the programs are to bolster the environmental generation of tomorrow, bridge to diverse communities, and boost excellent research and development that advance the protection of human health and the environment through education.

These goals are consistent with the immediate and longÃ¢â‚¬â€˜term mission of EPA, to protect human health and the environment. The STAR Fellowship program has proven to be beneficial to both the public and private sectors by providing a steady stream of wellÃ¢â‚¬â€˜trained environmental specialists to meet societyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s environmental challenges (National Research Council 2003). It has also provided new environmental research in engineering and in the physical, biological, health, and social sciences.

Type of Funding:

Fellowship

Funding Comments:

A maximum of $84,000 will be provided for master's fellows (two years) and up to $126,000 (three years) for doctoral fellows.

Application Process and Required Materials:

Application for Federal Assistance
EPA Key Contacts Form (5700-54)
Front Page
Personal Statement
Proposal Description
Background Information:
Letters of Recommendation (sent by referees)

Fund Usage:

Tuition and fees, monthly stipend, personal allowance

Funding Restrictions:

Master's level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years, usable over a period of four years. Cost sharing is not required.

Fields of Study: