Students pursuing an Odum School of Ecology undergraduate degree or graduate degree are eligible to apply for an Odum Greenlight Scholarship. Funded collectively by Odum School alumni and friends, these awards may be utilized for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Domestic or international travel
  • Fieldwork 
  • Data analysis
  • Study away
  • Internships
  • Service-learning
  • Conference fees
  • Professional development


Undergraduate students may receive up to $2,000 in support, and graduate students may receive up to $6,000 in support.

Apply

To apply for an Odum Greenlight Scholarship, students must submit the following items:

  • A copy of their resume
  • A brief statement (300 words or less) explaining their need for and anticipated use of this scholarship

Applications for awards will open in 2026. Odum Greenlight Scholarships will be awarded in spring every year.

Contact

Odum School Undergraduate Programs: Christy Tweedy

Odum School Graduate Programs: Julie Gunby

Information for Donors

You can help fund an Odum Greenlight Scholarship and give the gift of discovery to a future environmental leader. Contact Melissa Lee, Director of Development, for your pledge form today.