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.

We are accepting applications for all 2023 scholarships. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2023. Applicants will be notified of their status by the end of May.

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.

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

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