Women in Environmental Science

Environmental science, climate research, conservation biology, and sustainable engineering programs for women. Coverage includes marine science fellowships, climate policy awards, and sustainability-focused bootcamps.

39Programs
39With Funding
2Women-Only
5Program Types

Scholarships (6)

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SEG Foundation Scholarships

Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation

Deadline: February

Annual scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000 (average ~$3,600) for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students worldwide…

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AMS Women in Science Scholarship

American Meteorological Society

Deadline: May

A $10,000 scholarship from the American Meteorological Society for undergraduate women in their final year of study in the atmosph…

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NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Deadline: January

The NOAA Hollings Scholarship provides academically talented undergraduates studying ocean, coastal, atmospheric, and related scie…

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Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) Scholarships

Association for Women Geoscientists

A portfolio of scholarships and awards from the Association for Women Geoscientists supporting women pursuing education and career…

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AWRA Richard A. Herbert Memorial Scholarship

American Water Resources Association

Deadline: May 1

Awards at least one $2,000 scholarship each to a full-time undergraduate and graduate American Water Resources Association member …

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Groundwater Foundation Farvolden Scholarships (NGWA)

National Ground Water Association

Deadline: September

Scholarships for full-time undergraduate and graduate students in groundwater-related programs (hydrogeology, water-resource manag…

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Fellowships (1)

Undergraduate Programs (21)

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Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

Udall Foundation

Deadline: March

A federally funded scholarship recognizing college sophomores and juniors committed to careers related to the environment, Tribal …

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WHOI Summer Student Fellowship

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Deadline: February

A 10-to-12-week summer research fellowship at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for undergraduates who have completed their…

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USGS/NAGT Cooperative Summer Field Training Program

U.S. Geological Survey

One of the longest continuously running science internship programs in the United States (since 1965), administered by the U.S. Ge…

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USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Deadline: March

A USDA scholarship for U.S. citizens pursuing a bachelor's degree at one of the nineteen 1890 land-grant universities in agricultu…

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ESA SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability)

The Ecological Society of America's flagship undergraduate program to diversify and advance the ecology profession. Offers mentore…

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American Meteorological Society (AMS) Undergraduate Scholarships

Scholarships from the American Meteorological Society for undergraduates pursuing degrees in the atmospheric, oceanic, and hydrolo…

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AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline: February

The American Institute of Professional Geologists awards up to ten scholarships of $1,000-$3,000 each to declared undergraduate ge…

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AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship

The AAPG Foundation provides eligible undergraduate geoscience students with a one-time $3,000 grant to help cover the cost of att…

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NSF REU at BIOS (Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences)

BIOS, Arizona State University

An NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates program in ocean and marine sciences at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Scien…

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MTS Student Scholarships (Marine Technology Society)

Marine Technology Society scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing marine-technology, ocean-engineering, and …

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Ohio Sea Grant REU at Stone Laboratory

Ohio State University

Deadline: February 27

An NSF-funded REU run through Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory on Lake Erie, giving undergraduates mentored aquatic and environ…

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UW CICOES Summer Internship (Climate, Ocean & Ecosystem Studies)

University of Washington

Deadline: January 23

A nine-week paid summer internship through the UW Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies, placing undergr…

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University of Delaware Marine Sciences Summer REU

University of Delaware

Deadline: February 17, 2026

An NSF REU at the University of Delaware's College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment placing undergraduates in mentored marine and …

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FIU Coastal Ecosystems REU

Florida International University

Deadline: February 3, 2026

An NSF REU at Florida International University focused on coastal ecosystems from the Everglades to coral reefs, giving undergradu…

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National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Center for Ocean Leadership

Deadline: Regionals typically February-March

National high school buzzer competition on ocean sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, geology, policy) run by the Center for Oce…

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NCF-Envirothon

National Conservation Foundation

Deadline: International competition in July

North America's largest high school environmental competition; teams are tested in aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, …

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American Society of Agronomy Academic Undergraduate Scholarship

American Society of Agronomy / CSSA / SSSA

Deadline: March 24

Scholarship for undergraduate ASA/CSSA/SSSA student members pursuing careers in agronomic, crop or soil science, awarded to merito…

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SAF Thomas Hill Jr. Student Scholarships

Society of American Foresters

Deadline: May 15

Society of American Foresters scholarships from the Thomas Hill Jr. Education and Opportunity Fund to offset expenses for SAF stud…

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Biosphere 2 NSF REU (University of Arizona)

University of Arizona

Deadline: March 1

Ten-week NSF REU at Biosphere 2 in earth and environmental systems science, with a stipend plus housing, food and travel.…

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Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation NSF REU

Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation

Deadline: January 30

NSF REU site in conservation biology and endangered-species research at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation, offering rou…

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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Internship

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Deadline: February 15

Paid research internships and NSF REU site (since 2001) in environmental chemistry, marine and estuarine ecology, molecular ecolog…

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Graduate Programs (9)

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NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship

NOAA

A prestigious NOAA scholarship supporting master's and doctoral students in oceanography, marine biology, and maritime archaeology…

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John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

NOAA Sea Grant

Deadline: February

A one-year paid fellowship administered by NOAA's National Sea Grant College Program that matches highly qualified graduate studen…

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GSA Graduate Student Research Grants

Geological Society of America

Deadline: February

The Geological Society of America's flagship research grant program provides partial support for master's and doctoral thesis rese…

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EDF Climate Corps Fellowship

Run by the Environmental Defense Fund, Climate Corps places graduate-student fellows with companies, public institutions, and nonp…

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AWWA Scholarship Program

Deadline: August 1

American Water Works Association scholarships and fellowships (Abel Wolman Fellowship, Edzwald Scholarship, LARS, and others) for …

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WEF Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship

Deadline: March 31

A Water Environment Federation scholarship supporting graduate students pursuing careers in water-quality and wastewater engineeri…

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Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Scholarships

The Environmental Research and Education Foundation funds master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral students conducting research in sus…

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A&WMA Scholarships

Air & Waste Management Association

Deadline: January

Named graduate scholarships (Richard Stessel Memorial, Jacqueline Shields Memorial, Dave Benforado) from the Air & Waste Managemen…

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AGI Next Horizons First-Generation Student Geoscience Scholarship

American Geosciences Institute

A one-time $5,000 merit-based award from the American Geosciences Institute supporting entry into geoscience graduate studies for …

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PhD Programs (2)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there scholarships for women in environmental science?

Yes — the NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship provides up to $47,000/year for women in marine science Master's programs. AAUW fellowships fund research across environmental disciplines. Several state-level environmental agencies and NGOs (Sierra Club, NRDC) run smaller scholarship programs.

What fellowships exist for women in climate science?

NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship (paid internship + $9,500/year) is open to all undergrad majors including environmental science. The EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowship funds senior undergrads pursuing environmental research. AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships place scientists in federal agencies.

Are there sustainability and green tech programs for women?

The DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research program funds climate and energy research. Clean energy companies (Tesla, Rivian, Ørsted) run women-in-engineering internship programs. The American Meteorological Society scholarships include atmospheric and climate science.

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