2026 NWFAEP Student Scholarship: Applications Now Open!

Scholarship Overview

• Award Amount: $1,000 (one-time distribution).
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university in Northwest Florida (e.g., University of West Florida, Northwest Florida State College, Gulf Coast State College) OR a high school student of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties.
  • Enrolled in an environmentally related degree program (e.g., Environmental Science, Coastal Management, Marine Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or Policy).
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Application Requirements:
• Completed Application Form.
• Official or Unofficial College Transcripts.
• Resume / CV highlighting relevant coursework, internships, or volunteer work.
• One Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member or environmental professional.
• Essay Response (500–750 words) addressing: “What environmental challenge facing Northwest Florida are you most passionate about addressing, and how do your career goals align with NWFAEP’s mission?”

• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST
• Winner Announcement: January 2027

How to Apply:

1. Submit the Online NWFAEP 2026 Scholarship Form or,
2. Email completed application materials to nwfaep@gmail.com