Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation Master's Degree Scholarship Program for Under-Represented Minority Students
Thank you for your interest in the EESF Scholarship Program.
The EESF is the Foundation for the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES). Please review all eligibility guidelines and FAQs for the EESF scholarship and the documents you will be required to submit before continuing with the application process.
EESF Master's Degree Scholarships in Environmental Engineering and Science for Under-Represented Minority (URM) Students
Three 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.
Criteria
Candidates for the EESF Master's Degree Scholarships in Environmental Engineering and Science for Under-Represented Minority (URM) Students 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, or environmental engineering (or related field of engineering) or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology, see FAQs for more complete list).
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- An applicant for the URM scholarships must 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.
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.
Scholarship funds may only be used for university/college billed expenses such as tuition.