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SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSE
SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSE
Most NAU scholarships use the Scholarship Universe platform for applications. After reading the requirements and eligibility below carefully, you will be ready to submit when applications open in January.
SES awards will require specific essays about your graduate student experience, including e.g., your research and community activities. See below.
TIP: To confirm eligibility you will need to identify your "Major" as your degree program.
All awards will also require:
basic contact information
information on US citizenship and AZ residency (affects eligibility)
information on your degree progress and GPA
unofficial transcripts (you can download these from Louie)
whether you have completed your FAFSA application (this is interpreted as an indicator of financial need, which is a criterion for some awards)
Eligibilty MATRIX for SES Scholarships
Eligibilty MATRIX for SES Scholarships
The scholarships listed below are specifically for current SES graduate students who will be returning in the next academic year. Review this table with your advisor to determine the best matches for your work.
If you have not yet started your degree or are about to graduate, these awards are not available, but you may find other NAU or external scholarships in Scholarship Universe.
APPlication materials
APPlication materials
Scholarship Universe also has details on these components
Environmental General Application: Describe (a) your interests, experiences, and contributions to date within the realm of environmental science, studies, policy, sustainability, and/or conservation, (b) your career goals in this area, and (c) how you meet all eligibility criteria listed for all of the awards you are interested in. Max 2 pages pdf format (1.5 spaced), named as lastname_firstname_environmental.pdf.
Earth Science General Application: Outline your current degree progress and future plan/goals. This should include one section focused on coursework and a second focused on research. The coursework section should include a brief summary of your current and planned coursework and your anticipated graduation date. Include any explanations, if necessary, as to why your transcript may inaccurately reflect your true academic performance. The research section should include a description of your research project, the questions you are addressing, and the significance of your research. Include a description of your research progress and remaining milestones in this section. Max 3 pages pdf format (1.5 spaced), named as lastname_firstname_earthscience.pdf.
Award-Specific Description: Some awards require additional descriptions of how your project fits that specific award.
SES awards with separate application/award processes
SES awards with separate application/award processes
Wyss Scholars Program
Wyss Scholars Program
for MS Environmental Sciences and Policy students
The Wyss Scholars program at NAU is generously funded by the Wyss Foundation to support graduate education of a new generation of leaders in US land conservation working with NGOs, tribes, state or federal agencies after graduation. These scholarships are intended to help train and support future conservation leaders by providing an in-school award, summer stipend, professional development and networking opportunities, and a post-graduation award. MS ESP graduate students in their first year are eligible to apply for this award. The deadline is in January. For more information and to apply see the Wyss Scholars Announcement.
Montgomery Award
Montgomery Award
for a 3 Minute Research Presentation at the SES Graduate Research Symposium in April
A former NAU professor, Dr. Errol “Monte” Montgomery, is the founder of Montgomery & Associates, a water resources firm based in Tucson, Arizona, and has generously supported many SES graduate students. In 2009, he established the Montgomery Prize for the best graduate student presentation about completed research. Evaluation criteria include the communication skills demonstrated by the presenter as well as the quality of the research. Research with a focus on water will be given a slight preference, but all disciplines are eligible. The award can only be won once.
Friday Lunch Clubbe Awards
Friday Lunch Clubbe Awards
for geology graduate research
The Friday Lunch Clubbe awards are provided by alumni in support of Geology graduate student research projects. Funding decisions are made by a committee of alumni following evaluation of rigorous proposals submitted by graduate students.
scholarships Beyond SES
scholarships Beyond SES
Scholarships our students have applied for:
American Geosciences Institute Scholarship for Advancing Diversity in the Geoscience Profession
American Indian Science and Engineering Society scholarships
Arizona Hydrological Society scholarships and internships
Garden Club of America scholarships
GEM fellowships for graduate school in science and engineering
Geological Society of America scholarships
Hispanic Access Foundation MANO Project internships in natural resources and conservation, for students from all backgrounds
National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands Program scholarship
National Environmental Health Association scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies graduate scholarships, including travel and research grants
Quayle Scholarship for NAU graduate students who are members of a Native American tribe or nation
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