NWF Campus Ecology Fellowships
National Wildlife Federation
Award: $3,000
Deadline: Jul 19, 2026
To assist students who are working on projects ranging from campus-wide energy audits to implementing sustainable forestry practices. Qualifications: Applicants must be graduate students from any college or university within the U.S. Selection criteria: Project proposals will be evaluated based on: how prospect will measurably contribute to campus climate leadership; demonstrated interest in and experience working within or with diverse constituencies; engagement with students, faculty, community organizations, and businesses; plans for outreach to local and campus newspapers; innovative approaches or models for the national climate action movement; arrangement of academic credit for successful completion of the project, as an independent study or integration of the fellowship project into course curricula; matching funds or other financial support from the campus or another source; securing appropriate project advisor and verifier; nomination of the applicant by a formal environmental or sustainability group or committee on campus; and host campus that is currently enrolled with NWF's Campus Ecology Program and especially those that have applied to earn the designation of NWF Climate Champion. How to apply: Applicants must submit a proposal. Proposals must be 3-5 pages and must include: date, header, summary, purpose, short-term results, long-term results, participation and support, nomination process, education and documentation, timeline, evaluation, qualifications and interests, project budget, and a confirmation of the applicant's availability in attending and to participate in the fellowship meeting (refer to the fellowship guidelines for the format). Focus: Earth sciences.
Eligibility
- States: US