Scholarship Opportunities

To view a list of past ES scholarship recipients visit our ES Program Awards Page.

ES Program Scholarships:

The scholarships listed below are offered solely for UCSB students majoring or emphasizing in Environmental Studies or Hydrologic Sciences.

The University of California, Santa Barbara has a number of scholarship opportunities listed through the Office of Financial Aid Website: (http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/scholarships.asp)

If you have questions about financial aid opportunities, call the UCSB Financial Aid office at 805-893-2432, visit their web site at (http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu) or go by their office in SAASB 2103. They are open from 9-11:50 and 1-4, Monday through Friday

Additional scholarship opportunities are listed under the College of Letters and Science Research and Creative Special Programs office. Please visit their website for information on these opportunities (http://www.ltsc.ucsb.edu/urca) .

Other web sites that make searching for scholarships easy:

The Matthew Charles Decker Memorial Environmental Scholarship

The Matthew Charles Decker Scholarship was established in the loving memory of Matthew Charles Decker, an Environmental Studies undergraduate major at UCSB, who suffered a fatal skiing accident in March of 1995 during his junior year at UCSB. Matthew was an honors scholar whose love and commitment to the environment was an inspiration to all who knew him. He completed a wildlife study program in the Fall of 1994 during which he interacted with wolves, bears and the astonishing beauty of nature. This educational experience left him in awe of our Mother Earth and instilled in him a resounding commitment to work on behalf of the environment.

The 2009 ward is ($1,500)

The 2009 Matthew Charles Decker Memorial Scholarship for Field Studies Application info is below:

This award is intended to provide one scholarship annually to a qualified UCSB Environmental Studies or Hydrologic Sciences major to significantly diminish the costs of a studentÕs participation in wilderness field study in the area of wildlife management or environmental conservation. Eligible field study programs must be offered through an accredited academic organization such as, but not limited to, The Wildlands Studies Program, The School for Field Studies, or The Wild Rockies Field Institute. The recipient is expected to complete the field study at least one quarter before graduating.

Scholarship: One award for $1,500. It is intended to significantly diminish the cost of a student's participation in wilderness field study in the area of wildlife management or environmental conservation.

Who's Eligible: Candidates must be a declared Environmental Studies or Hydrologic Sciences major with at least sophomore status at time of application. Award can be used any quarter as long as the recipient is registered as a full time student at UCSB for at least one quarter following the completion of the selected field studies program. Qualified applicant must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.

Instructions to Apply: Applicants meeting the criteria above must submit an essay not to exceed 3 pages describing "why you desire to study in the wilds and what you hope to accomplish from this study."

On a separate cover sheet, include your full name, current local address, phone number, perm number, current class level, and overall GPA. Please also include the name of the wilderness field study program and specific projects you hope to attend, including the date the program will be offered. Applications will not be processed if the above information is not provided.

Deadline: Submit your essay to the Environmental Studies Program Main Office, Bren 4312. The awards will be announced early-March.

Application due date is: Friday, February 20, 2009.

Questions: Contact Eric Zimmerman, Academic Advisor for the ES Program, in Bren 4312. Phone: 893-3185 or email: zimmerman@es.ucsb.edu.

The Dr. Pearl Chase Scholarship

Sponsored by The UCSB Affiliates of the University of California, Santa Barbara

Download the 2009 (one $1,500 award) Application Here (.pdf) (.doc)
Application Deadline is: April 6th, 2009

Scholarship Information: The UCSB Affiliates of the University of California, Santa Barbara, will award at least one scholarship of approximately $1,500 to a qualified UCSB undergraduate majoring in the area of environmental studies. The award is made on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, community activities, campus activities, honors and employment background.  Recipient must be a registered student during 09 – 10 academic year

Application Procedure: Candidates must apply in writing by April 6, 2009.  Application materials must be RECEIVED by this date. A complete application consists of:                 

• a completed application form;
• an autobiographical essay of no more than two typed pages, including your career plans in the area of environmental studies;
• three letters of recommendation (the letters, which are to be returned directly to the Office of

         Community Relations no later than April 6, should be from professors, counselors,
         employers or community leaders).

Application materials should be sent to:
Scholarship Committee
The UCSB General Affiliates
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106

Scholarship Award Procedure and Administration of Funds: The UCSB Affiliates Scholarship Committee and appropriate University faculty will select the recipient(s) of the Dr. Pearl Chase Scholarship. The scholarship recipient(s) will be notified by letter of his or her selection in June, 2009.  The scholarship will be presented at the UCSB Affiliates Annual Awards Ceremony to be held early in Fall Quarter, 2009.    The recipient is expected to be present. The scholarship award may be used by the recipient to defray necessary expenses of advanced education such as tuition, living expenses, books, supplies, or University fees.

Questions: Please direct all inquiries regarding the scholarship to the Office of Community Relations at 805/893-4388.

The Barker Environmental Scholarship

Made possible by the generosity Coeta Barker and the Donald R. Barker Foundation.

The Environmental Studies Program will award two Barker Scholarships to assist students who enroll in unpaid Environmental Studies Program Internships. The purpose of this scholarship is to alleviate the financial burden of students so that they may pursue an unpaid internship and gain valuable hands-on learning experience in the environmental field of their choice.

Award: For spring 2009 Two awards at $1,000 each

Application Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2009

The Barker Scholarship will be awarded to two full-time junior or senior Environmental Studies majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better and qualify for the Environmental Studies Internship Program. The award may be used during any quarter prior to graduation. Disbursement of the award is contingent upon enrollment in ES 192, the Environmental Studies Internship Program (please check with ES Student Advisor, Eric Zimmerman at (805) 893-3185).

How To Apply: Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria must submit a one to two page essay stating why they are undertaking the internship, how it relates to their studies and career goals, and how the award would ease financial burdens that may otherwise limit their participation in the Internship Program.

On a separate cover sheet, include your full name, perm number, address, phone number, email address, current class level, and GPA. Also include the title and dates of the internship you have secured or plan to pursue in the upcoming quarter. Please list the name(s) of any previous internships you have completed in the past.

Please submit your essay and cover letter at the ES Main Office, Bren 4312:

Or mail it to:
The Barker Scholarship
Environmental Studies Program
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4160

For more information about scholarships and the Internship Program, please come to the Environmental Studies main office in Bren 4312 or contact the Student Advisor: 893-3185

For ES Internship Program information please visit the website or contact the ES Student Advisor.

The ESA's Tom Rogers Scholarship in Environmental Studies

The Tom Rogers Scholarship (Fund) at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), was established in late 1999 to honor Tom Rogers, a role model for civic and environmental leadership. Among the many achievements of Tom Rogers are his service on the Santa Barbara City Council and County Board of Supervisors up through 1994. As a civil servant, he voiced and voted for sound environmental planning and progressive policies for long-term community benefits. The Fund provides for annual scholarship(s) to be awarded to one or several students who are majors in the Environmental Studies Program at UCSB. Selection of scholarship recipients is based on their personal efforts that embody the ideals of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship exemplified by Tom Rogers in his career.

In Spring 2009 one or two scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each to an UCSB Environmental Studies or Hydrologic Science major(s) who’s past and present efforts best embody the ideals of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Application Deadline is April 20, 2009 (download .pdf version of the application click here)

The Tom Rogers Scholarship awards approximately $5,000 each Spring to students majoring in Environmental Studies Program at UCSB. The application deadline is normally mid-April. This scholarship is made possible by the generosity of the Environmental Studies Associates (ESA), a community support group for the ES Program.

Applicant Eligibility: Qualified applicants must be continuing undergraduate students who are a major in the Environmental Studies Program and have demonstrated experience in education, civic, community, and environmental involvement. Applicants preferably have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be enrolled at UCSB for at least two quarters after receiving the award. Although financial need will be considered in the selection process, eligibility for financial aid is not required.

Applicant Instructions: We request the application material be submitted to the ES Program in electronic format (.pdf files). We recommend you compile the requested info in a Word document and save it. Then convert it to a .pdf by going under the "print" function and then select "save as a .pdf." For your current transcript, just print out your grades via GOLD and then scan them as a .pdf file, or copy and paste them into a word document. Completed applications should be emailed as a single attachment to Erinn at: eoshea@es.ucsb.edu  If you are unable to convert your application into .pdf format you may seek assistance from Eric Zimmerman in the ES Program (Bren 4312).  If you are still unable to create a .pdf file, the ES Main office will accept paper copies in Bren 4312.

To send in an application by mail, address it to:
UCSB Environmental Studies Program MC-4160
Attention: Tom Rogers Scholarship Selection Committee
University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4160

Tom Rogers Application:

1) On a cover sheet, please include the following:

1. How have your experiences in the civic, community, and environmental services noted above influenced your decision to become a major in Environmental Studies?
   
   
2. How would the scholarship award enable you to continue or enhance your education and civic, community, and environmental involvement?