Lawrence C. and Gabriella S. Albanese Wetlands Conservation Research Scholarship

Lawrence and Gabriella Albanese established this scholarship fund due to their belief in the transformative power of higher education and their commitment to wetland conservation. This scholarship supports and encourages students who are passionate about wetland conservation to become more involved in the field of study. Eligible students demonstrate an interest in and understand the importance of wetland conservation as judged by the selection committee, is a matriculated student in the Department of Environmental Science & Ecology at the undergraduate or graduate level, possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and must have previously conducted, be currently engaged in, or have plans to participate in wetland conservation research.

All eligible applicants will be considered however, preference will be given to undergraduate students, and students who identify as a member of a historically underrepresented minority group and/or have overcome obstacles such as socioeconomic or educational disadvantages.

This is an Apply-To Opportunity. Applicants will need to submit one or more additional items to be considered for this award after submitting the General Application.

The financial assistance is in the form of a non-tuition educational expense grant that may be used to cover educational costs such as room, board or college fees. The award will be credited to the recipient’s bill during the semester(s) of the award period. The student must use this award for educational expenses at the College and may not receive the award in cash.