LGBTQIA+ Scholarship

At Brown and Caldwell, we value equality in the workplace. We offer a $5,000 LGBTQIA+ Scholarship to support students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning, who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession.

Applications for all 2022 scholarships have been awarded. Scholarships will reopen in 2023. This year’s applicants have been notified of their status.

Criteria

  • A United States citizen or permanent resident.
  • A full-time student enrolled in their Junior, Senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university.
  • Declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale)
  • Identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Required Documents

All candidates must submit with a completed application:

  • A resume.
  • An essay of 250 words minimum, “Tell us about a personal experience that influenced your decision to focus on environmental studies.”
  • Two written recommendations, with at least one from a university official (e.g. advisor, professor).
  • An official transcript of your academic record.

Scholarship funds may only be used for university/college billed expenses such as tuition.

Scholarship FAQs
Brown and Caldwell
Attn: HR/Scholarships Program
1527 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300
Lakewood, CO 80401
Email: scholarships@brwncald.com