Western State College of Colorado

Scholarships

There are three scholarships for which Environmental Studies students may be eligible in addition to the wide range of scholarships administered by the Office of Financial Aid .

Mike Martin Memorial Scholarship

One award may be made each year to a full-time Environmental Studies major from Crested Butte, Gunnison, or elsewhere in Colorado in honor of Mike Martin, Crested Butte environmentalist and recreation enthusiast.

Amount: One $3000 scholarship; disbursed over two semesters.

Eligibility Criteria: Full-time enrollment status, having grown up in Crested Butte, Gunnison, or elsewhere in Colorado (applications will be ranked according to this order); GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application: Complete and submit the Mike Martin Memorial Scholarship Application to the Director of Environmental Studies by April 1.

Nauman Environmental Studies Scholarship

Awarded each year to an applicant who has been accepted for admission to Western State College with a declared interest in pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies. Preference will be given to entering first year students with financial need; however other first time students may be considered.

Amount: One $500.00 scholarship; disbursed over two semesters.

Application: Complete and submit the Nauman Environmental Studies Scholar Application to the Director of Environmental Studies (see contact information to the left).

Application Deadline: April 1. Recipient will be notified by mail.

Nauman Environmental Stewardship Award

One award may be made each year to a full-time Environmental Studies major in recognition of his or her contribution towards environment stewardship while at Western State College. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and progress towards completion of the Environmental Studies major.

Amount: One $500.00 scholarship; disbursed over two semesters.

Application: Complete and submit The Nauman Environmental Stewardship Award Application to the Director of Environmental Studies.

Application Deadline: April 1. The award will usually be announced at the annual Spring Symposium.

Joseph A. Kastellic Scholarship

One award may be made each year ($250 each semester) in honor of Joseph A. Kastellic, a career National Park Service employee, and first Superintendent of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument.

Eligibility Criteria: Full-time enrollment status, successful completion of two full years of study, a declared major in geology, environmental studies, or environmental biology, a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference may be given to students who have expressed a career interest in park operations and/or management, those with financial need, and students from Colorado's "Western Slope."

Application: Complete and return the Common Scholarship Application by April 1, along with a short essay describing your career goals.

Selected by: Barbara J. Kastellic and the Black Canyon Kiwanis, in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid.

(Updated 03/2008)