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.

17Programs
17With Funding
2Women-Only
5Program Types

Scholarships (4)

Fellowships (1)

Undergraduate Programs (8)

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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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Graduate Programs (3)

PhD Programs (1)

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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