Udall Scholarship
Scholarship for those with a demonstrated record of leadership, public service, and a commitment to careers related to the environment. Up to $7500 for tuition, room, board or other educational expenses.
Dr. Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Fellowship Program
Goes By: RAY Fellowship
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
About this Fellowship
Two-year paid fellowship for recent college graduates interested in conservation and clean energy.
Inspired by efforts to uplift underrepresented professionals in environmentally-related sectors, the Dr. Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Fellowship Program aims to increase and facilitate conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy-related career pathways for emerging leaders. The RAY Fellowship Program is a two-year paid fellowship designed to equip recent college graduates with the tools, experiences, support, and community they need to become leaders in the conservation and clean energy sectors—one that, in our visions of the future, fully represents, includes, and is led by underrepresented communities, perspectives, and experiences of the United States.
Managed by the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP), the RAY Fellowship Program provides first-time career access opportunities for recent college graduates who do not have previous professional experience or a graduate degree. RAY Fellows are placed within a host organizations for a two-year paid fellowship position, with the resources and support to develop experiences that will launch them onto a path of career growth in the environmental field.
The RAY Fellowship Program looks for applicants that demonstrate:
*Passion, capacity, and transformational potential to exercise leadership and respond to social and environmental challenges
*Commitment to promoting fairness, acknowledging various perspectives, and being a part of a welcoming environment
*Willingness to actively contribute to the Fellowship and take advantage of its benefits including eagerness to connect with and learn from others
*The desire to be active in and give back to community – their own and the large RAY Community during and after the fellowship
*Transformational potential to benefit greatly from the Fellowship’s opportunities and experience
Application deadlines are typically in early April. Visit the program website for exact dates.
Award Value
Full-time paid positions with competitive entry-level salaries plus benefits. Fellows also receive a stipend of $1,000 to go towards professional development opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled |
Citizenship |
No Requirements |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: June 27, 2025
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