AEP Superior California Chapter Now Accepting 2009 Scholarship Applications!
Announcement:
The Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) Superior California Chapter is now accepting 2009 student
scholarship applications.
A total of up to $2,000 will be awarded;
this total may be divided among up to four recipients for a minimum award of $500.
Winners also receive a free one-year AEP Student Membership.
The scholarship is available to students who meet the following criteria (refer to
Frequently Asked Questions
for additional information):
- Pursuing a degree in environmental science, environmental policy, or a closely related field
(e.g., conservation biology, urban planning, etc.)
- Attending a college or university in the
Superior California Chapter geographical area (area 5 on the map)
- Junior or senior standing (undergraduate applicants)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (undergraduate applicants) or 3.5 GPA (graduate applicants)
- Full-time status – 12 units (undergraduate applicants) or 6 units (graduate applicants)
Applications will be accepted until Saturday, October 31.
Profile of a Recent Scholarship Winner: Jennifer White
California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) student Jennifer White is the most recent AEP Superior California
Chapter Student Scholarship recipient.
Ms. White is currently an Environmental Studies major and Biology minor at CSUS.
Prior to attending CSUS, she attended American River College (ARC) in North Sacramento.
While attending ARC, Ms. White worked to support herself as an Inspector’s Aide for the California Department of
Agriculture.
During this time, she became interested in the environmental field and, through the encouragement of ARC faculty,
transferred to CSUS in Fall 2008.
In spite of balancing a schedule of school and work, Ms. White received high honors while attending ARC.
She continues to excel academically at CSUS, and the AEP Superior California Chapter was pleased to present Ms. White
with a $1,000 scholarship and free student membership.
AEP Superior California Chapter Student Scholarship recipient Jennifer White is presented her award by Student
Liaison/Scholarship Chair Scott Sjulin.