2026 Watershed Forum Scholarships
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Deadline
September 21, 2026
166 days left
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Overview
2026 Watershed Forum Scholarships
Funder: Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Inc
Geographic Scope: Chesapeake Bay watershed region (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC)
Program Overview:
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a limited number of scholarships for the 2026 Chesapeake Watershed Forum registration.
- Registration costs
- Lodging
- Meals
Funding Coverage
Scholarships cover:- Are a first-time recipient of a Chesapeake Watershed Forum scholarship
- Have demonstrated financial need
- Can clearly illustrate how participation in the Forum will benefit themselves professionally
- Can share how their unique perspective informs their approach to improving the lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed
- Are willing to serve as a poster session judge at the Forum on Friday night and/or assist at the registration table on Friday or Saturday
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarships give consideration to applicants who:Contact Information
Contact: Jenny McGarveyOrganization Locations:
How to Apply
Application Process
Step 1: Register for the Chesapeake Watershed Forum
Step 2: During registration, select "Yes, I will apply for a scholarship to cover my registration fees."
Step 3: Complete the scholarship application that will be sent shortly after you complete your forum registration
Note: You will not need to pay for registration unless you are not awarded a scholarship to attend the Forum.
Required Application Components
The scholarship application includes three written prompts:
1. What experience or lessons learned do you hope to gain as a result of attending the Chesapeake Watershed Forum?
2. Please provide a statement of your organizational and/or personal financial need.
3. How does your unique perspective inform your approach to improving the lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed?
- Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
- Decision Announcement: No later than September 28, 2026
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