2013-14 Application Deadline: April 4, 2014
To apply for a Huxley College scholarship(s), please download and complete a copy of the Huxley College scholarship application (MS Word). Note: Please save the application file to your hard drive/device when prompted. Then open it on your computer and fill it out, being sure to save often.
Scholarships that are awarded in spring quarter are typically distributed in fall and winter quarters in the following academic year. Award amounts may vary from year to year and are subject to funds availability. Applications submitted are kept on file for the current academic year and reviewed for additional opportunities that may arise. All applicants will automatically be considered for general department/ college scholarships.
Huxley College sometimes also offers scholarships with special application procedures and due dates. These opportunities will be announced via the Huxley College Student List Serve. (Note: Other university oppportunites are listed below.)
Contact information: Jen.VanderWeyden@wwu.edu, ES 539, (360) 650-2554.
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GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
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Funds to be awarded to Huxley College students at the discretion of the Dean. |
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Financial need. Statement should include a description of career plans and how those plans will have a positive impact on the environment. |
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For current Huxley students or incoming freshmen who have been accepted to Western and are seeking admission to Huxley College. Academic promise and demonstrated financial need. Preference given to members of an underrepresented population and first generation college/college-bound students. |
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Junior class standing. GPA of 3.3 or higher. Financial need. Preference given to a diverse candidate. |
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Statement should include outlining commitment to conservation of public land and preservation of the natural environment and applicant's related career plans. |
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GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial need. Statement should include a description of applicant’s community involvement. |
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Huxley College undergraduate student with special interest, aptitude, and aspiration in photography. Statement should include applicant’s plans to use photography as a tool for environmental advocacy. |
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Huxley College undergraduate student with an interest in disaster risk reduction. Statement should include an outline of applicant’s interest in the emergency management field. |
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Environmental science student. Preference given to members of an underrepresented population and first generation college students. Statement should describe why they have chosen this path and how it relates to their goals. |
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Huxley College student or entering student with demonstrated financial need. |
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Huxley College sophomore from Western Washington with a 3.0 GPA or higher majoring in energy studies, environmental studies, or environmental science. |
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Huxley College undergraduate student in Environmental Science. Senior standing by fall 2014. GPA 3.0 or higher. Financial need. Statement should include a description of applicant’s interest in terrestrial ecology. |
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Huxley College undergraduate transferring in from a Washington State Community College. |
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GPA of 3.0 or higher. Legal resident of Washington State. Financial need. Statement should include a description of applicant’s community service, good character, and demonstrated ability. |
Other Huxley College Funding Opportunities
- Aaron Edward Gastellum Memorial Scholarship
- Ernst Gayden Small Grant
- Patrick L. Monahan Memorial Scholarship
- Dean's Fund for Sustainability Studies
- Dean and Sandy Blinn Travel & Research Fund
- Tommy Gaines Research Fund