Conservation Careers has a nice document and page linking to various scholarships. Learn More
Montana State University has compiled a nice list of potential graduate school funding sources. Learn More
Scholarships.com offers links to scholarships and deadlines for different majors. You can also look up scholarships by state and other categories. Learn More
Pathways to Science has a number of resources, including internships, post-bac positions and funding resources for undergrads and graduate students. Learn more
Conservation.gov also has a number of resources available. Learn more
Posted funding opportunities
- RUSSELL A. COOKINGHAM SCHOLARSHIP. This $1,000 scholarship is made possible by an endowment from Russell A. Cookingham, former Director of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife. The scholarship’s purpose is to assist qualified undergraduate or graduate students in the wildlife, fisheries, or conservation education majors with college expenses. To be competitive, applicants should demonstrate high academic achievement and have a well-rounded background of volunteer and/or paid experience in the wildlife or conservation field. Service activities that enhance wildlife conservation or professionalism on or off the college campus will be a plus. Academic awards and accomplishments should be noted. Eligibility: ·Open to undergraduate AND graduate students in wildlife, fisheries, ecology, or natural resources majors. Undergraduate students must be juniors OR seniors who have completed at least half of the degree requirements for their major; further, undergraduates must have completed at least 15 credits in biological sciences to be eligible. ·Applicants must be New Jersey residents. Students attending school outside New Jersey are eligible. Application deadline: December 1 annually. Award: $1,000 Application Process: Submit the following information electronically to tclnichols@gmail.com with the subject line “Cookingham Award”. To apply for the scholarship, include: • A cover letter that details why you should be considered for the award as well as your career goals. • Resume that includes relevant work experience, volunteer and service activities, and awards. • College transcripts (unofficial transcripts are sufficient). Graduate students should include transcripts from both their undergraduate and graduate institutions. • One recommendation letter. Suggest academic advisors, previous employers, or volunteer coordinators/supervisors. If you have any questions please reach out to Ted Nichols: tclnichols@gmail.com.
- Come learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship, which provides three years of financial support for students pursuing PhD study in NSF-supported STEM disciplines, including a $37,000 annual stipend, a $16,000 cost-of-education allowance, international research and professional development opportunities. The Office of Scholars and Fellowships will hold an information session on Tuesday, April 14th from 4:00-4:30 PM on zoom (register here!), covering the application components, process, and campus resources available for students who plan to apply this cycle. This information session will be recorded; please email fellowships@richmond.edu for a copy of the recording. Application deadlines vary but will be in Fall 2026.
- The Maryland Native Plant Society is funding research grants of up to $4,000 for empirical, hypothesis-driven research relevant to Maryland's native plants. Projects that concern plants or habitats outside Maryland will be considered if the results of the project will add to the body of knowledge about plants and habitats in Maryland, or an appreciable portion of the plant specimens or research sites come from or are located in Maryland. The project may also concern the effects of invasive non-native plants on Maryland native plants and habitats. To ensure consideration, proposals should be submitted by March 30, 2026. For an application form and more information, see https://mdflora.org/grants.html or contact grants@mdflora.org. Vanessa Beauchamp, Pronouns: she/her/hers, Professor | Department of Biological Sciences, P: 410-704-2286 | F: 410-704-2405, vbeauchamp@towson.edu | www.towson.edu/fcsm/departments/biology/, https://calendly.com/vbeauchamp/15min
- The Wilderness Society has opened the annual application cycle for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship. Please see announcement below and pass on to your relevant networks. $25k Scholarship opportunity for graduate students interested in wilderness conservation. The Wilderness Society, a leading conservation organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. and with offices around the country [wilderness.org], offers an annual scholarship, available to qualified graduate students. We award $25,000 each to two currently-enrolled graduate students to support their research and preparation of a paper on an aspect of wilderness. T. A. Barron created the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship in honor of his mother, Gloria Barron, a dedicated educator and tireless advocate for wilderness protection. The research paper should address an aspect of the establishment, protection, or management of wilderness, protected areas, and/or conservation on public lands. Applicants for the Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship must: be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in the United States at the time of application; have strong academic qualifications; and have academic and/or career goals focused on making a significant positive difference in the long-term protection of wilderness or public lands in the United States. The scholarship is open to applicants from any graduate discipline, including sciences, law, social sciences, etc. For more information on the Scholarship and how to apply, click here. The deadline to apply for the 2026 cycle is April 15, 2026.