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Western State College
of Colorado
600 N. Adams St.
Gunnison, CO 81231

Cashier's Office:
(970) 943-3003
Taylor Hall #314

Financial Aid:
(970) 943-3085
Taylor Hall Suite L2

Fax: (970) 943-3086

finaid@western.edu

 

Environmental Studies

The following scholarships are available to students majoring in Environmental Studies.

Kastellic, Joseph A. Scholarship
Mahaffey Environmental Studies Scholarship
Martin, Mike Memorial Scholarship
Nauman, James D. Environmental Studies Scholarship - Freshmen
Nauman, James D. Environmental Stewardship Scholarship

KASTELLIC, JOSEPH, A. SCHOLARSHIP

Available to:
Junior level or above, full-time students who have a major in an Environmental Studies, Geology, Environmental Biology or related fields. Preference given to student's with greater financial need, resident of CO Western Slope who have expressed a career interest in park operations and\or management, or a career in earth sciences. Minimum GPA of 3.0.
 
Provided by:
Barbara Kastellic and gift from others to honor Joseph, who was the first Superintendent of the Black Canyon National Monument from 1975-1984.

Amount:
Award depends on funds available. (Anticipated award $500.00)
 
Selected by:
Barbara Kastellic.
 
Application:
Complete and submit Western's Common Scholarship Application.  Applicant should make sure to include within their short essay a description of his\her career goals.



MAHAFFEY ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP


Available to:
Students who have demonstrated community involvement with environmental solutions, academic excellence and a dedication to mountain environments which could encompass recreational activity, personal connection or service.

Provided by:
Jim and Dianne Mahaffey.

Amount:
Award depends on funds available.

Selected by:
The Environmental Sudies Department faculty in consultation with the Director of Financial Aid.

Application:
Application and deadline information available on the ENVS web page.  Or contact the Director of Environmental Studies. (970) 943-3450 - Kelley Hall 240

MARTIN, MIKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP


Available to:
Environmental Studies majors who have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Preference will be given to a resident of Crested Butte, Colorado. If no applicants meet this requirement, preference will be given to a resident of Gunnison, Colorado. If no applicants meet the criteria, applicants must be a resident of Colorado.

Provided by:
The Michael Martin Community Fund.

Amount:

Award depends on funds available.
 

Selected by:
The Environmental Studies Department faculty in consultation with the Director of Financial Aid.

Application:
Application and deadline information available on the ENVS web page.  Or contact the Director of Environmental Studies. (970) 943-3450 - Kelley Hall 240

NAUMAN, JAMES D. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP - FRESHMEN

Available to:
Must have applied and been admitted to Western State College and have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies.  Must be enrolled full-time. Preference given to students with financial need.
 
Provided by:
Dr. James Nauman, who attended Western from 1945-49.
 
Amount:
Award depends on funds available. (Anticipated award $500.00)
 
Selected by:
Sciences Scholarship Selection Committee
 
Application:
pplication and deadline information available on the ENVS web page.  Or contact the Director of Environmental Studies. (970) 943-3450 - Kelley Hall 240

NAUMAN, JAMES D. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIP


Available to:
Full-time students majoring in a Environmental Studies with a minimum of 30 credits at WSC. Must have made a significant contribution towards environmental stewardship while at WSC. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and progress towards Environmental studies major.

Provided by:
Dr. James Nauman, who attended Western from 1945-49.

Amount:
Award depends on funds available (Anticipated award $500).

Selected by:
Environmental Studies Council.

Application:
pplication and deadline information available on the ENVS web page.  Or contact the Director of Environmental Studies. (970) 943-3450 - Kelley Hall 240
Contact Your Financial Aid Counselor

Please include your student ID.

Last names starting with A - L

Tanith Martinez
tmartinez@western.edu
(970) 943-2120

Last names starting with M - Z

Kyle Waller
kwaller@western.edu
(970) 943-3028