The goal of the Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program is to support highly talented graduate
students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental
quality and who demonstrate leadership in their field.
The fellowship provides a one-year, $13,000 cash award for graduate study as well as networking and
leadership support to awardees. Twenty fellowships are awarded each year-ten in California and ten
in New England.
The foundation specifically seeks active, enthusiastic individuals who have the ability, determination,
and integrity to become environmental leaders in the 21st century
Nominees for this highly competitive program must be United States citizens,
be enrolled in an accredited institution in California or New England, and have strong academic
qualifications. Master's degree candidates must have completed at least one semester of course work
and be seeking the master's as a terminal degree. Master's degree students planning to pursue a Ph.D.
are advised to wait until they are in their Ph.D. program to apply. Applicants at the Ph.D. level must
have completed at least two years of doctoral work or passed their qualifying exams at the time of
their application.
Applicants for the Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program must first be
nominated by an academic advisor or environmental professional. Once nominated, the applicant will
be contacted and sent application materials.
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