New York Major Environmental Career Scholarship Application
Scholarship Sponsored by New York Water Environment Association
NYWEA Scholarships Overview
NYWEA awards more than $50,000 in scholarships annually to support students pursuing water and environmental careers. The 2027 program continues the association's state-level scholarship offerings. These awards are distinct from chapter-level scholarships, which are managed and publicized by individual NYWEA chapters. Applicants should confirm whether they are applying to a state scholarship or a chapter-specific award before submitting materials.
- Over $50,000 awarded statewide each year (2027 program highlighted)
- State-level scholarships are separate from chapter scholarships
- Intended to support education and careers in water and environmental fields
$12,000 Environmental Career Scholarship
The $12,000 Environmental Career Scholarship is a multi-year award intended to support a student pursuing an environmental bachelor’s degree. The award is distributed over four academic years to provide ongoing financial assistance as the recipient progresses through their degree. It targets students planning full-time enrollment in a B.S. or B.E. program with an environmental emphasis and gives preference to qualifying high school seniors who are New York State residents.
Description: A four-year scholarship designed to help a student finance a B.S. or B.E. program focused on environmental studies, with structured disbursements across the undergraduate period.
Eligibility: Recipient must be a qualifying high school senior, a New York State resident, and intend to enroll full-time in a B.S. or B.E. degree program with an environmental emphasis.
Award Value: Total award of $12,000 paid over four years: Year One $1,000; Year Two $2,500; Year Three $3,500; Year Four $5,000.
- Total value: $12,000 distributed across four years
- Targeted to NYS high school seniors entering environmental B.S./B.E. programs
- Structured payments increase each academic year to support continued enrollment