Graduate Fellowships available through the National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program has 2013 Graduate Fellowships available for emerging leaders in the sustainability community. The deadline for application is Sunday, July 14th. Graduate Fellows will receive a modest grant in addition to the opportunity for leadership development, recognition within the ecology and sustainability world, as well the benefit of working […]


June 18, 2013

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The National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program has 2013 Graduate Fellowships available for emerging leaders in the sustainability community. The deadline for application is Sunday, July 14th.

Graduate Fellows will receive a modest grant in addition to the opportunity for leadership development, recognition within the ecology and sustainability world, as well the benefit of working on one of four unique campaigns while focusing on their passion for the care and protection of the natural environment.

Melissa Fries, a past fellow, concentrated on protecting vernal pools and increasing public awareness at Ohio State University
Melissa Fries, a past fellow, concentrated on protecting vernal pools and increasing public awareness at Ohio State University.

The Fellowships

The four following diverse campaigns all cater to the fellow’s interest in confronting climate change on their campus and educating and empowering members of the community to do the same.

  • Stopping the expansion of dirty energy
  • Safeguarding wildlife and habitat in the Appalachian Forests
  • Protecting wildlife in urban and suburban habitats
  • Clean energy solutions

To read an in-depth description of each of the four programs, and apply for a fellowship visit the Campus Ecology Fellowship webpage to gain more information and application materials.

To qualify for application for a fellowship with NWF, you must be a graduate student pursuing a career in sustainability, ecology, or a related field.

Past Fellowships

The National Wildlife Federation has been awarding Graduate students with Fellowships through the Campus Ecology program since 2000. Over 150 fellows from across the Country have made a unique impact on their campus. To view a map of past fellows, click here.

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