Climate Change Scholars Program

The Climate Change Scholars program's goals are to:

Increase the numbers of students completing Bachelor’s degree programs in fields related to climate change studies, overall and specifically from underrepresented groups.
Enrich the educational experience of GEO-relevant majors.
Increase the interest in climate change science across the whole College of Science and Engineering and campus overall.
Strengthen and develop student support programs for GEO-relevant majors.

Benefits of The Program Include:

Tuition paid every semester (Currently $3138.00 per semester) for up to two semesters
Participation in genuine climate change research on campus
Membership in a special community of scholars connected to the research world of Climate Change
Opportunities to enroll in academic support courses or tutoring
Opportunities to participate in summer internships teaching science or participating in scientific organizations

Fellowship Requirements

Particpation in climate change research for 8 hours a week
Enrollment in a Climate Change Scholars seminar series
1-2 semester meetings with a scholarship advisor

Qualifications

Students must be full-time student majoring in a GEO-relevant major related to climate change science (geoscience, geography, chemistry, and biology majors are encouraged to apply); within two years (by the start of the scholarship) of completing a Bachelor’s degree; eligible for financial aid as verified by the financial aid office; and a United States citizen, permanent resident, national or alien admitted as a refugee admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.