How much funding does EIP Diversity Scholarship provide?

EIP Diversity Scholarship provides $60,000 over two years per university in funding.

When is the deadline for EIP Diversity Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for EIP Diversity Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Law students with demonstrated interest in public interest environmental law and environmental justice; Students from diverse backgrounds, particularly people of color.

How often is EIP Diversity Scholarship offered?

EIP Diversity Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

EIP Diversity Scholarship

Environmental Integrity Project

Foundation Annual Grants for Minorities Environmental Justice Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$60,000 over two years per university

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Law students with demonstrated interest in public interest environmental law and environmental justice
Students from diverse backgrounds, particularly people of color

Overview

The Environmental Integrity Project launched its "Diversity Scholarship" grant program in partnership with the University of Maryland's Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore (2020) and the University of Texas School of Law (2021).

Purpose: To encourage law students from diverse backgrounds—in particular, people of color—to pursue careers in public interest law with a focus on environmental justice.

Participating Institutions:

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Baltimore
University of Texas School of Law, Austin

Eligibility:

Law students with demonstrated interest in public interest environmental law and environmental justice
Students from diverse backgrounds, particularly people of color

Benefits:

Scholarship funding
Professional mentorship from Environmental Integrity Project attorneys
Networking opportunities with EIP staff

Program Details:

Scholars receive support during their law school tenure
Examples of past scholars include Rob Velazquez (inaugural scholar), Marcus Jones, April Banks, and Janelle Smith
Scholars have opportunities for internships and practical legal experience in environmental law

Contact Information:

Environmental Integrity Project
Phone: (202) 296-8800
Email: info@environmentalintegrity.org
Address: 888 17th St. NW, Suite 810, Washington DC 20006

What Environmental Integrity Project actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 2
Total given: $65K
Median grant: $33K
Range: $25K–$40K

By dollars: Maryland 62%, Texas 38%. Top recipient cities: Takoma Park, MD; Austin, TX.

Example grants

Chesapeake Climate Action Network · Takoma Park, MD

Maryland healthy communities campaign

$40K
Environmental Law and Policy Center · Austin, TX

Clean air and clean water permits and emissions from the steel mills in nw indiana

$25K