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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">We are pleased to announce the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Watershed Scholars Program for students pursuing a Master’s degree in geography, 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 $23,783 or less at program start date (Fall 2023). 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;background:white"><span style="color:black">Students applying to SIUE master’s programs in
<a href="https://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/geography/graduate_program.shtml"><span style="color:#1155CC">Geography & GIS</span></a>,
<a href="https://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/biologicalsciences/graduate/index.shtml">
<span style="color:#1155CC">Biological Sciences</span></a>, <a href="https://www.siue.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-programs/chemistry/">
<span style="color:#1155CC">Chemistry</span></a>, <a href="https://www.siue.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-programs/civil-engineering/">
<span style="color:#1155CC">Civil Engineering</span></a>, or <a href="https://www.siue.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-programs/environmental-sciences/">
<span style="color:#1155CC">Environmental Sciences</span></a> 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;background:white"><span style="color:black">After being admitted to the SIUE graduate program, potential scholars must then apply to the
<a href="https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d1pMxH14FS8u9oi"><span style="color:#1155CC">Watershed Scholars Program</span></a>. 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. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="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 class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Applications are due <b>March 15th, 2023</b> and will be considered on a rolling basis thereafter if funding is available. Further information can be found on the
</span><a href="https://aemartinez05.wordpress.com/siuewatershedscholars/"><span style="color:#1155CC">Watershed Scholars website</span></a><span style="color:black">. If students have any questions, please encourage them to contact the Watershed Scholars project
lead, Dr. Adriana E. Martinez at <a href="mailto:adrmart@siue.edu">adrmart@siue.edu</a>. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation DUE Award #2130471.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Alan W. Black, PhD
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">(he/him)<br>
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and GIS </span><span style="color:black"><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 </span><span style="color:black"><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 </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/geography/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">http://www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/geography/</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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