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Environmental Science Student Resources

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Scholarship Opportunities

Current Scholarships available:

The Bob & Eleanor Grant Trust provides scholarships for first-generation college students studying natural or environmental sciences. The Trust can provide scholarships of up to $15,000 per year that are renewable based upon satisfactory student progress. Deadline for 2008: April 1, 2008. Click here to view the 2008 Scholarship Application.

The Hollings Scholarship Program (through NOAA) provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. Scholarship is limited to 3rd year students. Deadline for 2008: February 15, 2008. Check back winter 2009 for next year's application!

Provides support for academic purposes not already funded by the State of Washington for the Tacoma Branch Campus, such as development of new courses and teaching materials, support for faculty research related to the improvement of instruction, student financial aid, improvement of classroom facilities and acquisition of instructional equipment. Deadline for 2008: February 15, 2008. Click here to view the 2008 Endowment Application.

Available to enhance the educational experiences of students across campus who are engaged in research with faculty. Students receive research scholarships to pursue research in a variety of disciplines. A few examples of UW undergraduates' research projects funded by a Research Scholarship include: designing a telecommunication network to bridge five Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation economies, researching genetic mechanisms that may lead to identifying the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, and researching the history of the ethnic media in the Pacific Northwest and examining its role within local ethnic communities. Two-quarter ($4,000) and three-quarter ($6,000) scholarships, depending on the duration of your involvement in your research project. Awards are made quarterly in $2,000 installments.

Eligibility Requirements: Research Scholarship applicants must already be engaged in research with faculty, by the beginning of the quarter in which they apply. For example, students applying for the Autumn 2006 deadline must have started their research by the beginning of autumn quarter. Candidates must be UW undergraduate students registered full time (at least 12 credits), pursuing a bachelor’s degree. During their period of funding, scholars must continue with their research and remain full-time students (except summer quarter—students need only to be enrolled for one credit to receive funds). Applications are accepted from UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma students. Candidates do not need to be U.S. citizens.

Tacoma Community College is offering Scholarships for Upward Mobility (SUM) to students interested in studying engineering, computer science, math, science or information technology. Deadline for 2008: April 15, 2008. Click here to view the 2008 SUM Application.

UWT International Programs offers $1,250 scholarships for matriculated UWT students participating in a study-abroad programs. Scholarships can be applied towards any UW study-abroad opportunity, but priority will be given to applicants participating in a UWT program. Deadline for 2008: April 4, 2008.

Scholarships from $750 - $1,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in their pursuit of degrees specializing in the fields of Environmental Science.. This year's Applications were due April 15, 2008, please check back soon!

 

Research/Grants

Provides support for academic purposes not already funded by the State of Washington for the Tacoma Branch Campus, such as development of new courses and teaching materials, support for faculty research related to the improvement of instruction, student financial aid, improvement of classroom facilities and acquisition of instructional equipment. Deadline for 2008: February 15, 2008. Click here to view the 2008 Endowment Application.

The Make a Splash grant program invites groups and individuals to apply for up to $2,500 in funds for education or restoration projects that focus on preventing pollution and protecting or restoring clean water. Past projects have included field trips, science day camps, habitat restoration activities, hazardous waste collection, rain barrel installation and a variety of educational activities--even a puppet show and a coloring book! The deadline to mail in applications is May 16. If you have any questions or think you know someone else who might be interested in applying for this program, please contact Shauna Hansen at (253) 502-2119.

Opportunities to participate in research and development relating to science, math, and engineering

  • UW Libraries Undergraduate Research Awards

    The University Libraries, in cooperation with the Undergraduate Research Program, sponsors the Library Research Award for Undergraduates competition, recognizing University of Washington students who produce significant inquiry requiring use of information resources, the library and its collections. All undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Washington are encouraged to submit research projects for the award competition. 2008 Deadline: Monday, May 19, 2008.

Job Links

Job links are posted as received, please check back frequently.

Job Title

Employer Name

Post Date

GIS Interns ($13-$15/hourly)

City of Seatac

4/23/08

Geographic Information System Analyst

City of Marysville

4/23/08

ES-2: Water Quality Monitoring and Watercraft Specialist

WA Department of Ecology/Padilla Bay

4/23/08

Coeur d'Alene Tribe

4/17/08

Coeur d'Alene Tribe

4/17/08

WA Department of Ecology

4/17/08

WA Department of Ecology

4/17/08

WA Department of Ecology

4/17/08

WA Department of Natural Resources

4/17/08

WA Department of Natural Resources

4/17/08

WA Department of Natural Resources

4/17/08

Natural Resources Intern
($10.97-$13.41 hourly)

City of Tacoma

4/17/08

Education/Outreach Specialist

Thurston Conservation District

4/17/08

Laboratory Technician 1

Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI)

4/17/08

More job postings available through Archived Environmental Science Listserv threads available at (requires login): https://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/private/environmental_science/

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