The NYSOEA Environmental Studies Scholarship award aims to support high schoolers and undergraduates who are passionate about environmental learning. By providing financial assistance and recognition, this scholarship aims to empower young individuals to pursue their academic and career goals in this field. This scholarship supports undergraduate students pursuing a major in environmental studies or related fields, such as botany, wildlife science, outdoor adventure leadership, science education and environmental conservation.
Award Amount: $500
Funds may be applied toward education-related expenses including tuition, fees, books, etc. 
Deadline: July 31, 2025. Winner will be notified by email around August 30, 2025. 
Eligibility: 
  • Applicant must be a NYS resident
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Applicant must be a high school senior or college undergraduate student pursuing a major in environmental studies or related fields, including  botany, wildlife science, environmental education, outdoor recreation, outdoor adventure leadership, science education and environmental conservation.
Application Process and Submission
  • Upload an original essay that includes:
    • Why you want to pursue a career in environmental science
    • Your professional goals/ aspiration 
  • Upload most recent academic transcript​

2024 NYSOEA Environmental Scholarship Recipients:

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I am currently in my last semester of undergraduate studies at Niagara University, set to graduate with a Bachelors in Environmental Science this May. I am in the process of wrapping up my honors thesis project, which is studying the effects of habitat fragmentation on the allelic diversity of Eastern redback salamander (Plethodon cinereus) populations along the Niagara Gorge region. Additionally, I am also pursuing a graduate education after my undergrad career is complete. I have been applying to several Ph.D. programs related to mammalian research and conservation -- fingers crossed! ​