SCHOLASHIPS

The Education and Experiential Learning to Employment (E3) wants to cultivate the NextGen of Natural Resources and Food Science Leaders, providing scholarships and academic support to high-achieving students majoring in biology or environmental biology, climate change, and planning to pursue a career in food, agriculture, natural resources (FANH).  NextGen E3 will make college more accessible for students interested in FANH topics while providing experiences that expose them to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FANH professionals. It will impart leadership skills that will make them highly qualified candidates for future jobs. 

What does this scholarship offer?

-A scholarship of $15,000 per year. Incoming first-year, transfer, and current SEU students are encouraged to apply.

-Statement on inspiration and motivation to work in natural resources, food or agriculture fields. These careers will support of farmers, ranchers, non-industrial foresters and rural communities.

-Mentoring by faculty, alumni, and peers.

-Interns will take a special Leadership class in Spring.

-Paid Summer internship ($800 weekly).

-Funding to present internship research at conferences.

-Access to the E3 fund for emergency and enrichment.

Eligibility Requirements

-Major in Biology professions and EBCC (Environmental Biology and Climate Change)

-Strong high school (or college) GPA and courses (transcript).

-Full-time enrollment.

-Statement on inspiration and motivation to work in FANH/USDA fields.

-Deadline: Rolling basis.

How to apply:

Please fill out this online application if you are a current SEU student.

Please fill out this online application if you are a incoming/ new SEU student.

You can contact us at: nextgen_e3@stedwards.edu