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In 1946, a group of forward thinking individuals, from across the State, partnered with the School to form the Human Environmental Sciences Foundation Board. Currently, the board's endowment surpasses five million dollars. As part of its endowment, numerous scholarships and fellowships have been established. HES is proud to award approximately 80 scholarships/fellowships each year in April during the Honors Reception.
To apply for a scholarship, students must complete the School of Human Environmental Sciences Scholarship Application. Completion of one application provides consideration for all funds. Each Fall, on or around November 15, applications are e-mailed to all enrolled HES students. Additionally, scholarship applications are available in each of the five academic departments and in the Dean's office. The deadline to return scholarship applications is generally the Friday of the first week of classes for the Spring semester. Recipients are notified in March or April of each year.
1) How do I apply for a HES scholarship?
In mid-November, a HES scholarship application will be emailed to all currently enrolled HES students. Applications will also be available in each of the academic departments and in the Dean's office.
2) What is the deadline to submit an application?
Scholarship applications are due in the Dean's office the Friday of the
first week of classes for the Spring semester.
3) How are scholarship decisions made?
A committee consisting of a faculty member from each department serves as the School's scholarship committee. The faculty then work within their respective departments to make decisions. Some scholarships are not restricted to a specific department. In that instance, the School committee makes the decision.
4) Do I apply for a specific scholarship?
Student do not need to apply for a specific scholarship. The completion of an application makes a student eligible for any and all applicable scholarships.
5) When will I be notified if I am selected to receive a scholarship?
Students who have been chosen to receive a scholarship are typically notified
in late March or early April.
6) How are scholarship funds received?
Scholarship funds are applied to students' accounts via the Financial Aid office. Awards are typically split between the Fall and Spring semesters.
7) Can I receive a scholarship for the summer session?
Scholarship funds are not available for summer study.
Don't see your question? Contact your specific department direct with other scholarship questions.