In 2021, NWAEP launched the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Student Scholarship (DEI Scholarship) to support diversity in the environmental professions by sending students to the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) annual conference.

The DEI Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students in Oregon or Washington, whose major field of study is relevant to environmental science/STEM and who are underrepresented (i.e. BIPOC, women, minorities) in environmental careers. The program is ideal for students in their final year of their program because it guarantees a spot for a poster highlighting their research. The scholarship covers registration, travel, hotel, mentoring assistance leading up to the conference, and 1-year membership with NAEP & NWAEP.

In 2025, NWAEP launched the DEI Educational Stipend for students needing assistance to stay in school. The stipend scholarship is also open to undergraduate or graduate students in OR or WA schools for environmental science/STEM and who are underrepresented in environmental careers.  The stipend can be used for tuition or living expenses to support DEI student retention.

NWAEP is committed to the ongoing success of its scholarship recipients through internship and job referrals, mentoring, and leadership opportunities within NWAEP.  We hope you would consider sponsoring the scholarship program or referring exceptional students to apply!