Scholarships
Deadlines to Apply:
- Solutions Scholars due by February 15
- Undergraduate Scholarship applications due by February 1
- Graduate Fellowship due by April 1
Important Deadlines:
- September 10, 2024: University of Utah General Scholarship Available
- November 1, 2023: Scholarship Applications Open
- February 1, 2024: Scholarship Applications Close
- April 3-7, 2024: Scholarship Offers Issued
- May 1, 2024: Acceptance Materials Due
We encourage students to fill out the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA), however it is not required to apply for Environmental and Sustainability Studies scholarships.
Application Process For ENVST Program Scholarships
1. Applications available HERE
2. Provide an official transcript of University of Utah credit
3. Provide two letters of recommendation from someone who can speak to your interest in and commitment
to sustainability
4. Include a 500 word personal statement (*several scholarships require an additional
statement)
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED:
RICK CARTER SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Undergraduate students in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Selection Criteria:
- Recipient must be a full-time student during the award year
- Recipient must be in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program
- Minimum 2.75 GPA and majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
- A 250 word essay is required
Amount of Award: Typically $2,500
Number of Awards: Typically one
Donor: Richard A. (Rick) Carter
matthew gold allen scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate students in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Selection Criteria: Awarded to one or more undergraduate students with financial need. Preference given to students pursuing a degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies
Donor: Family of Matthew Allen, a student in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
BRIGHT FUTURE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Undergraduate students in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Selection Criteria: Merit and recipient must be in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program
Amount of Award: Typically $5,000
Number of Awards: Typically one
Donor: Bright Future Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that we can work together to provide meaningful change for people living in far less abundant circumstances. Incoming freshmen are welcome to apply!
ENVST IN HONOR OF DAN MCCOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Undergraduate students in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Selection Criteria:
- Recipient must be in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program
- Full-time student during the award year
- Program Involvement will be taken into consideration
Amount of Award: Typically $1,000
Number of Awards: Typically one
Donor: Dan McCool was the Director of the Environmental & Sustainability Studies Program and is now professor Emeritus with the Political Science Department at the University of Utah.
DAN & JAN MCCOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Undergraduate students in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Selection Criteria:
- Recipient must be in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program
- Full-time student during the award year
- Program Involvement will be taken into consideration
Amount of Award: Typically $1,000
Number of Awards: Typically one
Donor: Dan McCool was the Director of the Environmental & Sustainability Studies Program and is now professor Emeritus with the Political Science Department at the University of Utah.
ENVST IN HONOR OF DAN MCCOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Undergraduate students in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Selection Criteria:
- Recipient must be in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program
- Full-time student during the award year
- Program Involvement will be taken into consideration
Amount of Award: Typically $1,000
Number of Awards: Typically one
Donor: Dan McCool was the Director of the Environmental & Sustainability Studies Program and is now professor Emeritus with the Political Science Department at the University of Utah.
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE'S PAYING IT 4WARD SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: 1). A student working in sustainability. 2). A student who is an uptown cheapskate employee. 3). A student working in or studying fashion. 4). A student who is paying their own way through college.
Amount of Award: Up to $5,000
Donor: Uptown Cheapskate
TED ROLLINS ECO SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Undergraduate students pursuing a major related to sustainability, environmental studies, or related fields.
Selection Criteria:
- Recipient must be a high school senior or college undergraduate student
- Major (or plans to major) in a field related to business, sustainability or marketing.
- Must plan to take at least 10 credit hours
Guidelines: An essay that details your interests, experience and goals related to the advancement of sustainability and ecopreneurism.
Amount of Award: Typically $1,000
Donor: Ted Rollins, founding principal of Valeo Group
CHRISSY WEEMS SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: High school seniors who have been selected to attend a college or university AND/OR current college students.
Selection Criteria:
- High School senior that has been accepted to a college or university.
- A current college student that is not in their final year.
Amount of Award: Typically $1,000
Guidelines: Write a 500-word essay on the following topic: "Share an adversity in your life that you have fough to overcome and what you have learned from it".
Donor: Chrissy Weems
EXTREME TERRAIN SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land management, Parks & Rec.
Selection Criteria:
- Undergraduate college/university students and high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Sciences, Sustainable Land Management, Environmental Biology, Sustainable Agriculture Systems.
- Proof of enrollment is required along with submission.
Amount of Award: 2 awards for $3000
Donor: Extreme Terrain
MERRILL RIDD SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1000 cash
Eligibility:
- Geography majors who will be juniors or seniors in the upcoming academic year
- Student should have an educational focus in GIS and the environment
- Full-time student during award period
- 3.2 GPA
- Based on scholastic achievement
BRIAN L. & MICHELLE J. HASLAM GEOGRAPHY AND GIS STUDENT AWARD
Award: Varies
Eligibility:
- Declared major in Geography by September 13, 2021
- Incoming high school student who will be a freshman in the coming academic year or current Geography major
- Full-time student (12+ credit hours) during the current and coming academic year
- High scholastic achievement and need
- U.S. citizen or international student lawfully present in U.S.
- Diverse applicants strongly encouraged to apply
Roger McCoy Student Assistance Endowment Award
Award: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Resident undergraduate student of high academic standing who is majoring in Geography
- Student must be full-time (at least 9 credit hours per semester)
- Award is meant to help student complete a degree in Geography / pursue a career in Geography
- 3.0 GPA
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GEOGRAPHY MAJORS
Geography is one of those great degrees that can take graduates far and wide. Key Information, requirements, and deadlines vary with each scholarship. Please visit the websites for the most current information.
Award: Varies by scholarship
Eligibility: Varies by scholarship
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
GAMMA THETA UPSILON SCHOLARSHIP
Gamma Theta Upsilon members are invited to apply for the following scholarships (four to undergraduates, and one to a continuing graduate student), each of which carries a $1000 award. Applicants are invited to apply for more than one scholarship if the criteria fit, but no individual will receive more than one award in a given year.
Award: $1000.00
Eligibility: Varies by scholarship
Deadline: June 1 of each year at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Pacific Time
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS (AWG) SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
AWG provides several awards and scholarships to deserving women across the globe. Visit their website (http://awg.org/Awards) to learn more information about each scholarship or award.
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UNITED STATES GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE FOUNDATION (USGIF) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
USGIF is dedicated to assist promising students studying GEOINT, geospatial sciences, and related fields. The annual USGIF Scholarship Program recognizes the achievements of graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
Students interested in using capabilities of geospatial science, data and technologies to address human security challenges are all encouraged to submit applications. Past scholarship recipients are encouraged to apply.
Award: Varies by scholarship
Eligibility: Varies by scholarship
FRIENDS OF GREAT SALT LAKE DOYLE W. STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarships provide support to undergraduate and graduate students engaged in
new or on-going research that focuses on Great Salt Lake and its ecosystem.
Award: $1,000 for undergraduate, AND
Award: $1,000 for graduate student
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- Individuals who have previously received this award are not eligible.
- The award may be used to support laboratory or field research, attendance at professional meetings, or other activities that further the understanding or protection of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.
- Research located anywhere in the Great Salt Lake watershed can qualify for this award.
- projects from any academic field (for instance: ecology, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, urban planning, social sciences, communications, education, economics, tourism, engineering, etc.) will be considered
Deadline: check website for the Doyle W. Stephens Scholarship Application dates
UTAH GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL (UGIC) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Student Conference Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to give students an opportunity to gain professional experience prior to entering the workforce. Attendance at the UGIC conference will introduce you to the local GIS community, establish valuable contacts with current GIS professionals, provide technical skills through conference workshops, and introduce you to projects and applications currently underway in our community.
Award: UGIC Registration and lodging expenses. Students receiving an award will spend a
half-day of the conference assisting UGIC Board members at the Registration Desk or
other conference duties.
Eligibility:
- The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Applicants must be current students (full or part-time) working towards a degree or certificate in an accredited college or university.
- The degree or program the applicant is working towards must have an emphasis on GIS.
- Disciplines may include Geography, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Transportation, Geology, Social Sciences, etc.
- Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate professional level writing skills.
Deadline: check website for the application dates
CAMPUS-WIDE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Alumni Association
The Office of Alumni Relations is proud to foster education and recognize students for their academic achievements, community and university involvement, and outstanding potential by offering scholarships to qualified candidates..
Hinckley Institute of Politics
The Hinckley Institute provides a remarkable number of funding opportunities to students.
Student Union Scholarships
The University of Utah's Union has various scholarships for students, including scholarships for student leaders, refugee students, veteran students, underrepresented students, and more. Check out their scholarships available!
Bennion Center
The Bennion Center offers scholarships and stipends for students who are involved in voluntary service and civic participation.
Veterans Support Center
Even if you are using the GI Bill, you might qualify for more financial aid. In addition to those available to all students, many scholarships and grants are available to current and former military personnel and family members.
Women's Resource Center
Each WRC scholarship has its own requirements regarding enrollment, grade point average, and/or matriculation. Additionally, scholarships are only available to Utah Residents (see Policy 6-403), and most are based on financial need or overcoming barriers to an education.
OTHER FINANCIAL RESOURCES:
Hinckley Institute of Politics Scholarships
College of Social and Behavioral Science Scholarships
University of Utah Scholarships
University of Utah Undergraduate Research Opportunities
University of Utah Honors Scholarships
University of Utah Alumni Association Scholarships
UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS:
Center For Disability Services
The Center for Disability Services offers scholarships for students with a disability. See their website for more information.
Dream Center Scholarships
The Dream Center has scholarships for students; as well, their website includes other excellent scholarships for undocumented/DACA students.
International Student and Scholar Services
This office offers scholarships available for international students and scholars on campus.
LGBT Resource Center
The LGBT Resource Center awards scholarships to students (undergraduate or graduate) every Spring semester with funding provided by their generous donors. These awards recognize outstanding students who are committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ communities.
American West Center
Floyd O'Neil fellowships provide up to $2,000 to pursue research on an aspect of the American West, including the region’s history, politics, environment, society, culture, literature, geography, or peoples. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to submit applications. All applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Utah and remain so throughout the period of the fellowship.
Wick R. Miller Endowed Scholarship is for any University of Utah student with an expressed interest in studies related to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, a demonstrated desire to preserve, cultivate, and advance any indigenous language or culture of the Americas. Preference will be given to enrolled members of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes