Environmental Protection Agency – STAR Fellowships
Purpose
The mission of the EPA is to protect the environment and to safeguard public health
against environmental threats. STAR was established in 1995 to promote graduate
study and career goals related to that mission.
Award
Tenable
At any accredited university or college within the United States.
Number & Amount
55 in 2015 (but may vary with funding authorization). Up to $44,000 per year (with
specific maximums for stipend, tuition and other expenses).
Duration
Funds two years at the MA/MS level or three years at the doctoral level (usable over
four years).
Eligibility
U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or “resident aliens with green cards”.
Who
Eligible fields include engineering and natural/social sciences. You must be
interested in a relevant research area within those fields:
Emerging Environmental Approaches/Challenges
Human Health Risk Assessment
Safe and Sustainable Water Resources
Air. Climate and Energy
Chemical Safety for Sustainability
Safe and Healthy Communities
When
Must not have completed more than one year in a current master’s program or more
than four years in a current PhD program. Can also apply during the final undergraduate year.
Selection Criteria
Career goals that fit the EPA mission. Many environmental topics are eligible, but
applicants should relate focus to pollution prevention/control in some way. Strong
academic record. Research and/or internship experience are valuable.
Campus Deadline
None.
Deadline
Late May in 2015, prior to that October or November.
Application
Electronically submitted packet that includes several government forms. Two
essays: personal statement (two pages) and research proposal (three pages).
Activities list. List of courses (in lieu of transcript). Three letters of reference.
Contact
Jim Hohenbary will gladly answer questions about the EPA awards. Reach him at
215 Fairchild or (785) 532-3422.
Other
Undergraduates who might fit the STAR Fellowship in future years should also
look at the Goldwater, Hollings and Udall as undergrads. NSF Graduate
Fellowships are also another option for graduate funding.
More information is available at http://epa.gov/ncer/fellowships.
12/08/15
http://www.k-state.edu/nationalscholarships