Dr. W. Wes Eckenfelder Jr. - Brown and Caldwell Scholarship

Typical application deadline: 
January
Page last updated: 
10/26/2010
Application Deadline: 
January 31, 2011
Contact e-mail: 
scholarships@brwncald.com
Funding source home page: 
Brown and Caldwell
weblinks: 
Scholarship information
Application form
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 
  • Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be a full-time student enrolled in his/her Junior, Senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university.
  • Have a declared major in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale).
Keywords: 
Biodiversity
Business/Industry
Ecological studies
Ecosystem
General support
Global change
Green development
Natural Resource Management
Pollution
Research/field research
Science/technology
Systems Thinking/Complexity Science
Water/Aquatic
Amount: 
$3,000
Funding Abstract: 

Dr. Ekenfelder's career as an environmental trailblazer spans more than 50 years, during which time he has trained thousands of graduate students and professions in the science and art of industrial wastewater treatment. In recognition of Dr. Wesley Eckenfelder’s many contributions to the environmental profession, Brown and Caldwell offers a $3,000 scholarship for students pursuing education and careers within the environmental industry.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials: 
  • A completed application form.
  • An essay of 250 words or lesson “My future career goals in environmental science.”
  • Two written recommendations, with at least one from a university official.
  • Academic advisor’s name, phone number and e-mail address.
  • An official transcript of your academic record.
Fund Usage: 
General support
Fields of Study: 
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture