Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation
The Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation's primary purpose is to recognize and promote excellence in Environmental Engineering and Science. As a result, the public will become more aware of the important role Environmental Engineers and Scientists play in managing global, national and regional environmental challenges. To accomplish its goals, the Foundation dedicates its resources to education, research and awards focused on outstanding Environmental Engineering and Science achievement.
The Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation (EESF) was established to meet a key strategic objective of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists®. In order to not be at a competitive disadvantage in fund raising to support its programs, the Academy needed to be able to provide a tax-exempt vehicle for accepting donations to expand the Academy's activities in support of environmental education.
With the Foundation's mission in mind, the Foundation's Board of Directors has been working with committees of AAEES to define the activities to be supported. Initial areas to be supported are: development of local student chapters of AAEES, partnering with other organizations to add Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science to their outreach to K-12 students, and recognition of environmental engineers and scientists -- and environmental engineering and science educators -- through the Frederick G. Pohland Medal, W. Brewster Snow Award, and the W. Eckenfelder Memorial Fund. A complete list of activities, with descriptions, can be found via the donate link below.
How You Can Help
The Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation is currently accepting any tax-exempt charitable donations. Donate now at https://www.eesfoundation.org/donate/ or by mailing your donation to:
- Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation
c/o American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists®
1125 West Street, Suite 241
Annapolis, MD 21401
A copy of the current financial statement of the Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation is available by writing to the address above or by calling 410-266-3311. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.
The Application Cycle for the 2026/2027 Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation Scholarships is now closed.
The application cycle for the 2026/2027 Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation Master's Degree Scholarships closed on June 1, 2026. Thank you to the nearly eighty applicants!