The Haub School of ENR and University of Wyoming seek aspiring leaders in environment and natural resources fields to join the Tomé Scholars to Fellows Program. Designed to support students at the University of Wyoming who embrace and contribute to diverse communities and who are enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math (STEAM) degrees, the full-ride scholarship program will provide: a scholarship for 100% of tuition reimbursement, room and board, as well as funding for one or more unique experiences.
The program is available to new, first time freshmen. Application deadline is March 15 for the upcoming academic year. The program is made possible through generous gifts from Carol and Ramon Tomé, through the Tomé Foundation.
View and apply at UW's online scholarship website, WyoScholarships.
More information: Introducing the Tomé Scholars Video | Tomé Foundation
This grant, offered twice each year, is available to undergraduate and graduate students to support student research or creative activities related to the environment or natural resources. Grants are competitive and awarded based on merit of application and demonstration of academic aptitude. One or more students will be selected for awards each semester, depending on strength of applications and funding availability. All current UW students engaged in ENR related work will be considered. The award amounts to up to $1,000 per student. Recurring deadlines are November 30 for spring funding, and March 15 for summer funding.
View and apply at UW's online scholarship website, WyoScholarships.
Supports students participating in field and international experiences, including professional development opportunities. Awards are made on a rolling basis. Selection criteria include academic performance, extracurricular merit, and demonstrated financial need. Awards are made once annually.
The scholarship supports education and research at the University of Wyoming in the area of fisheries biology and management. First priority will be given to students studying cold-water fisheries. Recipients are selected by the Vern Bressler Fisheries Fund Committee each fall, usually in November.
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The Udall Foundation annually awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment. The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on American Indian self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. The online application is available now. Interested students should contact haub.school@uwyo.edu for details and to sign up for an information session. The internal deadline for applications is February 1.
The Meridian Institute has openings for Project Assistants in the Meridian Fellowship Program. This is a paid, two-year, full-time opportunity for recent college graduates to work on varied and highly complex public policy issues, learn about multi-party collaborative problem solving, and engage with leaders from a variety of sectors and interest groups. Meridian has offices in Washington, D.C. and Dillon, CO, and fellows are hired for both locations. Applications are due February 5.
Each spring semester, the University of Wyoming Department of Communication and Journalism seeks proposals for a $5,000 stipend dedicated to the memory of Larsh Bristol, a UW graduate in photojournalism who worked at a number of Wyoming newspapers. The stipend is awarded through a competitive process open to all students at the University of Wyoming, and seeks proposals that span a diversity of interests. Click here to view the call for proposals. Applications are due in March.