Nelson Institute Community Environmental Scholars Program

The Nelson Institute Community Environmental Scholars Program (CESP) is now accepting applications for next year! CESP is designed for students who want to link their passion for the environment with a commitment to the community. CESP applicants are automatically considered for substantial scholarships (see eligibility criteria below). Does this sound like a good fit for you? Read more about CESP after the jump!


This scholarship is open to sophomores who plan to complete an undergraduate program (certificate or major) in Environmental Studies or a major in Environmental Science with financial need who are either Wisconsin residents OR who are STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) majors. Students can receive up to an $8,000 scholarship annually, based on financial need. 

Use Scholarships@UW-Madison for both the program and the scholarship application. Applications are open now! Application reviews will begin on March 25 and last until April 1, or until all available slots are filled. 

Questions? Email Rob Beattie. Visit the CESP website to learn more about the program! If you experience problems with the application itself, please email Tara Mohan.

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