Scholarships
The following resources may assist Environmental and Sustainability Studies students to find scholarships, grants, fellowships, or other financial support.
Scholarships and Financial Support
Sustainability-Related Scholarships and Funds at GVSU
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Student
Mini-Grants: The Environmental and Sustainability
Studies (ENS) Program is pleased to offer mini-grants to ENS
majors/minors for projects that further their research, civic
engagement, activism and advocacy, and professional development.
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Nichols
Sustainability Scholarship
: An endowed fund established to encourage
students to become involved with campus and community sustainability
efforts and honor students who are committed to environmental,
social and fiscal responsibility
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Sustainable Agriculture Placed-Based Project Grants : A grant fund that provides resources to further develop the education and practice of sustainable food systems at GVSU’s campus farm, known as the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP)
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Steiner Fellowship: A fellowship opportunity for students in need of financial support to carry out an interdisciplinary research project
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Dave Feenstra Sustainable Agriculture Project Fund: Provides financial support for a “lead intern” at the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP)
- Sustainability Reinvestment Fund: An opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to receive mini-grants to be used toward sustainability projects
Other GVSU Scholarships and Funds
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Brooks College Scholarships and Funds : Financial support available through GVSU’s Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
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Career Center Internship Award : A stipend available to students completing an unpaid, for-credit internship
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Peace and Justice Activist Scholarship : Available to students who have intentionally combined their classroom learning with practical experiences focusing on issues of peace and justice
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Bill and Diana Wipperfurth Student Research Scholarship : Available to undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year who will conduct research at GVSU’s Annis Water Resources Institute
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GVSU endowed and departmental scholarships : Access to over 500 scholarships and grants
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Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships : Information about other funding opportunities available to students at GVSU
Scholarships and Funds Outside of GVSU
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myScholarships - External Scholarship Database: A database facilitated by GVSU to assist students in finding outside scholarships and fellowships
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The West Michigan Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association : Available to undergraduate juniors and seniors pursuing a qualifying environmental career in the West Michigan area
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The
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
: Opportunity for funding support to attend the
Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education
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Perfect
Plants Scholarship
: For degree-seeking students aiming for a
career in the horticulture industry
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Extreme
Terrain: Awarded to students pursuing a degree in
biology or related environmental studies
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Scholarships
for Women: Explore a variety of scholarship
opportunities for women in many different disciplines
- Scholarships for Minority Students: Explore financial aid and scholarship options for minority students
Opportunities to Financially Support Students
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Sustainability
Funds: Donate to sustainability funds and scholarships
here
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Climate
Change Education Solutions Network: Support GVSU's
CCESN in facilitating solution-oriented climate change education for
all ages
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Make a
Gift: Make a one-time donation to GVSU
- Donor Directed Funds: A fund for recurring, tax deductible donations to support GVSU students