There are numerous funds that help support Environmental Sciences (ESCI) undergraduates. Contributions to these funds will help support a wide variety of research, and service activities, and are particularly important for providing academic and professional development opportunities for ESCI students.
Earth’s Environment Fund
Your gift supports undergraduate students in Environmental Sciences as they conduct thesis-related research involving topics such as water resources, climate change, and the evolution of landscapes and aquatic systems.
Eli Silver Earth and Planetary Science Opportunities Fund
The Eli Silver Fund supports ESCI undergraduate majors, contributing to costs for professional development, education, and living expenses.
Gary Griggs Endowment for Student Research Support in Earth Sciences
The Gary Griggs Fund supports research and professional development for students completing degrees in Environmental Science.
Holly Day Barnett Memorial Fund
This fund is a tribute to Holly Day Barnett. Awardees (advanced undergraduates) have traits common with Holly’s: outdoor hobbies, leadership skills, and interests in the application of environmental Earth sciences.
James R. Hein Blue Water Fund
The James R. Hein Blue Water Fund supports Environmental Sciences students who are focused on blue water (deep ocean) research.
Support for Undergraduate Research in Geological & Environmental Sciences (SURGES) Fund
The Support for Undergraduate Research in Geology and Environmental Science (SURGES) Fund helps EPS majors as they conduct thesis-related research.
The Marc and Rita Bond Scholarship Fund
The Marc and Rita Bond Scholarship Fund provides need-based support to ESCI undergraduate students to assist with the cost of attendance at UC Santa Cruz