2023 Environmental Science Scholarships applications

Environmental Science Scholarships

PAEP is excited to announce a third student scholarship this year! This new scholarship is focused on underrepresented students and provided in honor of Zulene Mayfield, environmental justice activist and leader of the Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL). Zulene has spearheaded local efforts to curb the Covanta trash incinerator pollution generated from its operation. See more about Zulene’s efforts at https://chesterpaej.org. Eligibility criteria can be found on The PAEP Zulene Mayfield Scholarship Application Instructions.

PAEP is now accepting 2023 scholarship applications for the categories listed below:

• Gifford Pinchot Scholarship open to Freshmen and Sophomores. Click the links below for information and forms.
  • Pinchot Application Instructions
  • Pinchot Scholarship Application
  • Pinchot Recommendation Form
• Maurice Goddard Scholarship open to Juniors and Seniors. Click the links below for information and forms.
  • Goddard Application Instructions
  • Goddard Scholarship Application
  • Goddard Recommendation Form
• Zulene Mayfield Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a full-time school of higher education in a program leading to a degree in environmental science or related major. The applicant must be a member of an underrepresented group in the environmental sciences.
  • Mayfield Application Instructions
  • Mayfield Scholarship Application
  • Mayfield Recommendation Form

Scholarships awards are dependent on the candidate meeting the eligibility requirements listed on the Application Instructions and evaluation by the PAEP Scholarship Committee.

Each winner will receive a $1,500 check.

Applications must be emailed by May 30, 2023 to be considered for the 2023 Scholarship Award.

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