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ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS |
Investing in the future of our planet
Congratulations to our 2025 IAEP Student Research Grant Recipients
Winners of $2,500 Research Grant
Winners of $2,500 Research Grant
Tayah Carlisle
Northwestern University Urban Roots: Phytoremediation Potential in a Chicago Savanna. Tayah is a masters student studying Plant Biology and Conservation. |
Michael Nawas
Benedictine University Research Project “Goose Buster” Michael is an engineering student studying Mechanical Engineering. |
NEW! IAEP Student Scholarship Program 2025
IAEP Student Scholarship Program
To increase student interest in the environmental professions and to support them in defining their career goals, IAEP sponsors research grants and scholarship opportunities. This 2025 scholarship opportunity consists of a total award of $10,000, (five $2,000 awards) to aid students in their education-related expenses. The winners will receive their awards and recognition at the IAEP Annual Golf Outing on September 10, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
• Be a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Be a full-time student enrolled at an accredited four-year or two-year undergraduate college located in Illinois.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale)
• Have a declared major in a science, engineering, or policy-related discipline. The following are examples of acceptable majors: civil, chemical, or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, biology, hydrogeology, geology, ecology, industrial hygiene, toxicology, and environmental policy. NOTE: This list is not exhaustive.
Employment Experience: Please attach a current resume (optional).
Recommendations: Please include two written recommendations in support of your pursuit of the environmental profession, at least one being from a university official/professor.
Personal essay: Please write an essay of a minimum of 1,000 words discussing: “Why you wish to pursue a career in the environmental profession”. Essays must include information regarding your inspiration, mentors that have guided you, steps taken to self learning, your education, and ideas about the future. Reference citations must be included in your essay.
Official (preferred) or Unofficial transcript: Include a current transcript of your academic record.
Deadline: August 1, 2025
To increase student interest in the environmental professions and to support them in defining their career goals, IAEP sponsors research grants and scholarship opportunities. This 2025 scholarship opportunity consists of a total award of $10,000, (five $2,000 awards) to aid students in their education-related expenses. The winners will receive their awards and recognition at the IAEP Annual Golf Outing on September 10, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
• Be a United States citizen or legal resident.
• Be a full-time student enrolled at an accredited four-year or two-year undergraduate college located in Illinois.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale)
• Have a declared major in a science, engineering, or policy-related discipline. The following are examples of acceptable majors: civil, chemical, or environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, biology, hydrogeology, geology, ecology, industrial hygiene, toxicology, and environmental policy. NOTE: This list is not exhaustive.
Employment Experience: Please attach a current resume (optional).
Recommendations: Please include two written recommendations in support of your pursuit of the environmental profession, at least one being from a university official/professor.
Personal essay: Please write an essay of a minimum of 1,000 words discussing: “Why you wish to pursue a career in the environmental profession”. Essays must include information regarding your inspiration, mentors that have guided you, steps taken to self learning, your education, and ideas about the future. Reference citations must be included in your essay.
Official (preferred) or Unofficial transcript: Include a current transcript of your academic record.
Deadline: August 1, 2025
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL GOLF OUTING!
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025!
CHECK BACK FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025!
CHECK BACK FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION