In 2021, The Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals proudly launched a DEI Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting diversity in the environmental professions.

Through this program, NWAEP awards annual scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students in Oregon or Washington state, whose major field of study is relevant to environmental science/STEM and who are underrepresented (i.e. BIPOC, women, minorities) in environmental careers.

NWAEP's DEI Scholarship, up to $2,000, aims to support the professional development of young people entering the field through what we do best: connecting people. The scholarship covers one year of NWAEP membership fees and participation expenses (registration, travel, hotel) for the National Association of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference & Training Symposium; 2025's NAEP conference will be April 28 – May 1 in Charleston, South Carolina.

2025 DEI Scholarship Now Open! 

We are thrilled to begin the search for our 2025 DEI Scholarship Recipient! Details and an application can be found on our DEI Scholarship Information & Application page.