LGBTQIA+ Scholarship

Scholarship Description

This $5,000 scholarship aims to support students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning, who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession. Applicant must major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).

Criteria

• A United States citizen or permanent resident.
• A full-time student enrolled in his/her Junior, Senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university.
• Declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale
• Identify as a member of the LGBTQ community.

All candidates must submit with a completed application:

• A resume.
• An essay of 250 words minimum, “Tell us about a personal experience that influenced your decision to focus on environmental studies.”
• Two written recommendations, with at least one from a university official (e.g. advisor, professor).
• An official transcript of your academic record.

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.0 Minimum GPA
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required
• Entry in a contest required
• Resume Required

How To Apply

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