Fifteen scholarships of $5,000 annually are awarded to students interested in pursuing any major while complementing their studies with a minor in environmental and sustainability studies or sustainable enterprises. Another option is to major in environmental studies, environmental and sustainability studies, or environmental and ecological science while pursuing any minor.

Real-World Impact: As a Sustainability Scholar, you’ll be encouraged to engage in mentored research during your junior and senior years, exploring topics related directly to sustainability.

Global Perspective: You can study abroad in a course focused on sustainability.

Community of Changemakers: Receive priority consideration for the Sustainability LLC during your first year and for the Eco-Village LLC for the following three years.

Leadership Development: Apply to become an Eco-Rep, which are peer educators dedicated to furthering sustainability by promoting ways for students to adopt more environmentally and socially responsible behaviors.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer with Campus Kitchen, an on-campus service opportunity through the Kernodle Center for Civic Life that includes collecting fresh produce from Loy Farm and then preparing and delivering the meals to those in need in the Burlington community.

Program Highlights

Year One

  • Take COR 1100 The Global Experience with the cohort of Sustainability Scholars
  • Receive priority consideration for the Sustainability LLC
  • Learn about leadership and volunteer opportunities on campus
  • Participate in formal and informal social events with other Sustainability Scholars

Year Two

  • Receive priority consideration for the Eco-Village LLC
  • Begin process of finding a research mentor and developing a project related to sustainability
  • Participate in formal and informal social events with other Sustainability Scholars

Year Three

  • Receive priority consideration for the Eco-Village LLC
  • Begin sustainability project with research mentor
  • Participate in formal and informal social events with other Sustainability Scholars

Year Four

  • Receive priority consideration for the Eco-Village LLC
  • Finish sustainability project with research mentor
  • Participate in formal and informal social events with other Sustainability Scholars

Ready to Apply?

Students with substantial and broad leadership experiences in their high school and/or communities are competitive candidates for Elon’s Scholars programs. Fifteen Sustainability Scholars are selected in each first-year class.

The Sustainability Scholars application is due January 10 and available in the first-year application.