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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">We are pleased to announce the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Watershed Scholars Program for students
pursuing a Master’s degree in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, or civil engineering with an emphasis in Watershed Science. Selected students will receive a tuition waiver and $10,000 scholarship for each of the two years they are in the program,
as well as funding to attend conferences and to purchase equipment and tools needed to complete their research. In addition, students will participate in thesis and research workshops, career panels, scientific and technical seminars, and mentoring from a
variety of sources. Eligible students are required to have an income of $22,540 or less at program start date (Fall 2022). Scholars must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or admitted refugees.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Students applying to SIUE master’s programs in
</span><a href="https://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/biologicalsciences/graduate/index.shtml"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Biological Sciences</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">,
</span><a href="https://www.siue.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-programs/chemistry/"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Chemistry</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">,
</span><a href="https://www.siue.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-programs/civil-engineering/"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Civil Engineering</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">,
or </span><a href="https://www.siue.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-programs/environmental-sciences/"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Environmental Sciences</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
are eligible to apply for the Watershed Scholars program. Students with an interest in sustainable watersheds and backgrounds in biology, chemistry, engineering, ecology, geography, geology, environmental sciences, fisheries sciences, wildlife management,
natural resources, environmental archaeology, geosciences, and paleosciences are encouraged to apply. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">After being admitted to the SIUE graduate program, potential scholars must then apply to the
</span><a href="https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d1pMxH14FS8u9oi"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Watershed Scholars Program</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">. Potential
scholars will be asked to provide a written statement (250-500 words) describing their interest in watershed science research and, if applicable, any prior relevant research experience. Potential scholars must also complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA - </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">)
to be considered for a scholarship.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Please share this excellent scholarship opportunity with students who may be interested. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Applications are due
<b>March 31, 2022</b> and will be considered on a rolling basis thereafter if funding is available. Further information, including details on how to apply can be found on the
</span><a href="http://www.siuestemcenter.org/s-stem-watershed-scholars-program/"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Watershed Scholars website</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">.
If students have any questions, please encourage them to contact the Watershed Scholars project lead, Dr. Adriana E. Martinez at adrmart@siue.edu. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation DUE Award #2130471.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and GIS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Southern Illinois University Edwardsville<br>
1402 Alumni Hall, Campus Box 1459<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Edwardsville, IL 62026-1459<br>
office: 618-650-2790<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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