Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Field Scholarship
Research Description
Field Scholarships – Open on a rolling basis
Our Stewardship Program works with a range of youth, student, and professional groups to advance access to Utah’s public lands and provide education on the issues at the heart of our mission to preserve and protect Utah wilderness.
Our Field Scholarship promotes wilderness stewardship values uniquely expressed through the cultural and experiential lens of each of our scholars. This program is one limb in a many-branched effort intended to amplify opportunities for communities of color to enjoy and care for southern Utah’s wild lands.
Qualifications and Requirements
To qualify, applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited college, university, vocational school, or technical school. Applicants are selected from historically underserved communities, self-identified by each applicant within the scholarship application. Scholars will attend (1) service project with SUWA staff and other volunteers. Following the project, scholars produce reflective media (such as a written or visual piece). Upon completion of this program, SUWA will award a stipend/educational scholarship.
Equitable access is our priority. As such, Stewardship Scholars will be loaned the appropriate camping gear and supplies necessitated by the project. Transportation to and from the project site may also be provided for directly or as a transportation stipend.
Application Components
The Stewardship Scholarship application is available online. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions please contact scholar@suwa.org.