LGBTQIA+ Scholarship

At Brown and Caldwell, we value equality in the workplace. We offer a $5,000 LGBTQIA+ Scholarship to support students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning, who are interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession.

Applications for 2023 are closed and will reopen in 2024. This year’s applicants will be notified of their status by the end of May.

Criteria

• A United States citizen or permanent resident.
• A full-time student enrolled in their Junior, Senior year or graduate program at an accredited college/university.
• Declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale)
• Identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Required Documents

All candidates must submit with a completed application:

• A resume.
• An essay of 250 words minimum, “Tell us about a personal experience that influenced your decision to focus on environmental studies.”
• Two written recommendations, with at least one from a university official (e.g. advisor, professor).
• An official transcript of your academic record.

Scholarship funds may only be used for university/college billed expenses such as tuition.

Brown and Caldwell Attn: HR/Scholarships Program 1527 Cole Boulevard, Suite 300 Lakewood, CO 80401 Email: scholarships@brwncald.com