Graduate Student Scholarships

James and Marilyn Rockefeller Scholarship Fund --www.mainecf.org 

American Association of University Women Educational Foundation

AAUW is now accepting applications for career development grants. One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation (http://www.aauw.org/) supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and  those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. The foundation's Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in non-traditional fields.

Link:  http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10009451/aauw

Deadline: December 15, 2007

Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program

New England and California graduate students are invited to apply for Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program. A program of the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation (http://www.switzernetwork.org/), the Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program supports highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate the potential for leadership in their field.The foundation seeks to select a diversity of students from different schools, programs, disciplines, and career tracks in each fellowship class. Awards have been made to students pursuing environmental policy, economics, conservation, public health, journalism, architecture, environmental justice, business, and law as well as the more traditional sciences of biology, chemistry, and engineering.

Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10009442/switzernetwork

Deadline: February 1, 2008

Stand Up, Stand Out, Stand For

It's your chance at a piece of $150,000. It's your chance to win some green for thinking green. http://www.keenfootwear.com/stand/. All entires due by December 31, 2007.

Social Innovator Fellowship

Echoing Green opens social innovator fellowship application process. Echoing Green (http://www.echoinggreen.org ) annually awards two-year fellowships to emerging social innovators creating innovative new organizations. These social entrepreneurs and their organizations work to close deeply-rooted social, economic, and political inequities to ensure equal access and to help all individuals reach his/her potential. The fellowships offer them the opportunity to develop and test their ideas. Visit the Echoing Green Web site for complete program guidelines, application procedures, and examples of funded projects. 

Deadline: December 3, 2007

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship

College seniors who reside in VA, MD, or D.C. Must be enrolling in full-time graduate degree next fall.
Amount: 50 awards to cover tuition and costs.
Deadline: 2/1
Website: http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/
Application online.

The Barking Foundation

ME Residents. Undergraduate and Graduate students eligible. Must demonstrate financial need.
Deadline: 3/1 Only first 300 applications will be considered
Website: http://www.barkingfoundation.org/ Application on website.
Contact: PO Box 855
Bangor, ME
(207) 990-2910
Email: info@barkingfoundation.org

Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund

ME Residents. Full time college or graduate students eligible. Award:$10,000 max. Based on personal traits and qualities.
Deadline: 2/1
Contact:
Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund
PO Box 2457
Augusta, ME 04338
Write for an application.

Decatur Audubon Scholarship

Decatur, IL and surrounding communities. Grad or Undergrad who either lives in Decatur area or who attends college in Decatur.
Website: http://www.decatur-audubon.org/educate.htm

Environmental Scholarship Site

http://www.enviroeducation.com

This website contains a list of links to scholarships for environmental studies students, including scholarships based on state residency.

Leopold Schepp Foundation

Restrictions: Undergrads must be under 30, grads under 40. High School students are not eligible.
Deadline: No firm deadline
Address to request application:
SASE with app. request
Leopold Schepp Foundation
551 5th Ave., Suite 3000
New York, NY 10176-2597
(212) 986-3078
Notes/Description: Academic Excellence and need
Amount: $500 to $7500. Interview required.

Hattie M. Strong Foundation Student Loans

Restrictions: entering final year of study
Deadline: Applications mailed between 1/1 and 3/31
Address to request application:
send SASE and brief personal history, school attending, subject studied, when complete and amount of funds needed
Hattie M. Strong Foundation
1620 Eye Street, NW, Room 700
Washington DC 20006
(202) 331-1619

Notes/Description: Interest free loans for students. All areas of study. Amount: up to $5000.

Annie's Homegrown Environmental Studies Scholarship

Restrictions: Environmental studies
Deadline: ongoing program
Web Site: http://www.annies.com
Address for requesting application: go to website

Notes/Description: Because of our passion for a cleaner, healthier, planet and our commitment to helping others, we have established a scholarship program that focuses on students who share our advocacy for the Earth and are focusing on classes in the environmental studies field. An essay is required as part of the application process. 25 awards per year of $1000.

Christopher College Video Contest (sponsored by The Christophers)

Restrictions: None
Web Site: http://www.christophers.org/contests.html
Address for requesting application: see website

Notes/Description: Interpret the theme "One person can make a difference" on film or video in five minutes or less. Award amount $100-$3000. 8 Awards Available.