Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation Scholarships

The Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation (EESF) has created nine annual scholarships for students majoring in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science.

EESF Master's Degree Scholarships in Environmental Engineering and Science

Six scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each are offered to students completing undergraduate degree programs at accredited four-year institutions. Applicants must have been accepted to enter an accredited graduate program to complete a Master’s Degree either in Environmental Engineering or related field of engineering or Environmental Science or related field (as discussed in the FAQs). These scholarships are based on academic performance.

EESF Master's Degree Scholarships in Environmental Engineering and Science for Under-Represented Minority (URM) Students

These three scholarships are identical to those described above for Master’s degree candidates but are available to students who self-identify as American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American,Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. The URM category will include individuals who identify two or more affiliations if at least one of their affiliations is one of these groups.

Criteria

Candidates for the EESF Master's Degree Scholarships in Environmental Engineering and Science must be:

• A United States citizen or permanent resident.
• An applicant to an Environmental Engineering (or related field of engineering) or Environmental Science Master's Degree program at an accredited college/university.
• Possess a degree or in the process of completing a degree from an accredited four-year university or college in civil, chemical, mechanical, environmental engineering, or related field of engineering (for Environmental Engineering applicants) or for Environmental Engineering applicants, one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology, etc).
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Required Documents

All candidates must submit with a completed application:

• A current resume.
• An essay of 250-500 words, "Tell us about your professional goals to protect the environment and public health."
• Two written recommendations, with at least one from a university official (e.g. advisor, professor).
• A copy of an official transcript of your undergraduate academic record.