Environmental Leadership Program
Cultivating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders
The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is a merit-based, two-semester scholarship program offered through the Institute of Environmental Research and Education at the 成人大片. Open to undergraduate students from all majors, ELP is designed to develop the next generation of environmental leaders through a blend of academic enrichment, hands-on experience, and professional mentorship. In the fall semester, students engage in leadership development and environmental stewardship while receiving personalized guidance from IERE mentors. In the spring, they apply their skills through a collaborative project with a Northeast Florida environmental organization, gaining real-world experience and building lasting connections in the field. Established in 2015, ELP accepts up to 30 undergraduate students each year. Graduates emerge as confident, capable change makers—equipped with practical skills, a professional network, and the vision to lead environmental initiatives in their communities and beyond.
Scholarship Information
Students accepted into the ELP will be eligible to receive a $1,750 scholarship split between the fall ($250) and spring ($1,500) semesters. Students accepted into the ELP will be eligible to receive a scholarship. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, students must satisfy all of the requirements below. The Department of Financial Aid determines eligibility of students and may reduce the award based on that specific student's cost of attendance. Students with questions regarding scholarship eligibility should contact Financial Aid.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be in good academic standing in accordance with the University's policies
- Comply with all University regulations, rules, codes of conduct governing students on campus
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and maintain minimum GPA throughout scholarship period
- Must be enrolled a minimum of 12 credit hours as a degree-seeking undergraduate student throughout scholarship period
- Consent to release grades to the Division of University Development and Alumni Engagement for the purpose of reporting to the donor
- Must successfully complete all program expectations to continue receiving ELP scholarships
Past Students and Projects
Every student who completes the ELP will create a poster to present at the 成人大片Environmental Student Symposium. Posters from the symposium are all available in the Environmental Leadership Program archive.