Scholarships

Undergraduate (Jr. or Sr.) Students
This scholarship is open to undergraduate Environmental Studies majors who are enrolled full-time at SJSU. Students planning careers in federal, state, county, and city recreation or park agencies are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications: 1) currently a junior or senior in their major; 2) cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; 3) prior or active service in any branch of the US Military, and 4) community service and involvement in environmental or recreation organizations.

Undergraduate or Graduate Students
This scholarship was created by Mrs. Beth Bufton as a memorial to her husband. The scholarship is designed for either 1) a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and interest in environmental toxicology and plans to pursue this as a graduate student and/or 2) a graduate student who is studying the effects of toxic chemicals on the environment and has demonstrated the potential for outstanding achievement in environmental toxicology.

Graduate Students
The goals of this scholarship are twofold: 1) substantially increase our research effectiveness and outreach in the realm of Environmental Justice; and 2) help make the Master of Science degree in Environmental Studies at SJSU accessible to historically underrepresented students.

Graduate Students
This scholarship has been created as a tribute to long-time coast redwood forest enthusiast and West San Jose Kiwanis Club member, John Luckhardt. The scholarship is intended to help support graduate student research in the Environmental Studies Department at San Jose State University. We extend our gratitude to the West San Jose Kiwanis Club, Carol Luckhardt, and the efforts of Dr. Doug Greer, 2010-2013 Kiwanis President and emeritus associate of the Environmental Studies Department, for this generous award

Undergraduate Students
The John L. McLemore Scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate environmental studies major. The intent of this scholarship is to support the education of a student who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are the first in their families to attend a four-year university. Student applicants will have completed a minimum of 60 units by the time of the award application and be in good academic standing. 

Undergraduate or Graduate Students
The David Powers Environmental Scholarship fund was established by the employees of David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. to honor Dave Powers, who passed away in 2008. Dave Powers was a San Jose State University graduate who was truly an environmental advocate and friend of the department. This scholarship rotates each year between Biology 2028, Environmental Studies (ENVS) 2027, and Urban Planning 2026.

Undergraduate Students
Frank Schiavo was a long-time faculty member in the Department of Environmental Studies at SJSU who inspired generations of environmentalists and educators. Those who knew him were moved by his passion and dedication. This scholarship has been organized in Frank’s memory to support undergraduate Environmental Studies students with a demonstrated interest in activism, environmental education, green building, and other environmental fields.

Undergraduate Students
This scholarship is to honor exemplary academic work in the field of Geography.

Undergraduate Students
For academic excellence in Geography. Established by SJSU alum Guenter Krueger '65 (Business) in memory of his first wife Susan Coons '65 (Geography).

Undergraduate or Graduate Students
For select Geography students who show merit, commitment, and dedication to the advancement and discipline of Geography

Undergraduate or Graduate Students
This award to given to a Geography student who embodies work, commitment, and achievement in the pursuit of a B.A. or M.A. in Geography

Undergraduate or Graduate Students
Given to a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in their degree program and future promise in the field of Geography

Graduate Student
MPA Outstanding Graduate Award

Graduate Student
MPA Outstanding Graduate Award

Graduate Student
For a continuing MUP student; academic excellence, service to the profession, community and department

Graduate Student
The David Powers Environmental Scholarship fund was established by the employees of David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. to honor Dave Powers, who passed away in 2008. Dave Powers was a SJSU graduate who was truly an environmental advocate and friend of the department. This scholarship rotates each year between Biology, Environmental Studies, and Urban Planning.

This scholarship will next be available in 2026, the scholarship is available for Masters of Urban Planning students. Environmental Studies students will be eligible in 2027. The award amount based on the endowment is approximately $1,500. 

Graduate Student
For a graduating MUP student; academic excellence and service to the department and the profession

Graduate Student
For a continuing Masters of Urban Planning student; academic excellence, service to the profession, community, and school.