Fall 2012 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on 09/09/2011 | |||||
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 12, 2011 4:00 PM ET for receipt of paper applications, and December 12, 2011, at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications to Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding, and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 40 new fellowships by July 30, 2012. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year. The fellowship provides up to $19,700 per academic year of support and $9,500 of support for a three-month summer internship.
Students must attend a fully accredited U.S. college or university (located in the U.S. or its territories) for their last two years of undergraduate studies during the fellowship period. Students must also be citizens of the U.S. or its territories or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence. The GRO Undergraduate Fellowship is intended for students entering their last two years of study before obtaining their first bachelor’s degree. Students must have at least a “B” average overall at the time of application and during the tenure of the fellowship. During the tenure of the fellowship, students must attend a fully accredited four year U.S. institution of higher education. For a full listing of eligibility requirements, eligible majors and fields of study, and description of the Fellowship, go to http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2012/2012_gro_undergrad.html | |
| Scholarship/Grant Site: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2012/2012_gro_undergrad.html |
