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Eckenfelder Scholarship

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$5,000

Due: March 31, 2026

Eligibility

Eckenfelder Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $5000 each.

Description

Dr. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr.'s career as an environmental trailblazer spanned more than 50 years, during which time he trained thousands of graduate students and professionals in the science and art of industrial wastewater treatment. To honor his dedication to the environmental industry, the Dr. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr. Scholarship to support students who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession. Applicants must have a declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology). Two written recommendations, with at least one from a university official (e.g. advisor, professor), must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Level of Study

College Junior College Senior Graduate Student

Scholarship Type

STEM College Student