Scholarships

Undergraduate (Jr. or Sr.) Students
This scholarship is open to undergraduate Recreation majors who are enrolled full-time at SJSU. Students planning careers in federal, state, county, and city recreation agencies/parks are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications 1) currently a junior or senior in the Recreation major; 2) have a 2.6 major GPA or better; 3) a documented record of community service; 4) good academic progress towards degree; 5) involvement in Recreation professional organizations.

Undergraduate or Graduate Students
This scholarship has been created by Mrs. Beth Bufton as a memorial to her husband, Richard. The scholarship is designed for:
1) A graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and interest in environmental toxicology and plans to pursue this as a graduate student.
2) A graduate student who is studying the effects of toxic chemicals on the environment and has demonstrated the potential for outstanding achievement in some field of environmental toxicology.

Graduate Students
This scholarship has been created as a tribute to long-time coast redwood forest enthusiast and West San Jose Kiwanis Club member, John Luckhardt. The scholarship is intended to help support graduate student research in the Environmental Studies Department at San Jose State University. We extend our gratitude to the West San Jose Kiwanis Club, Carol Luckhardt, and the efforts of Dr. Doug Greer, 2010-2013 Kiwanis President and emeritus associate of the Environmental Studies Department, for this generous award

Undergraduate Students
The John L. McLemore Scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate environmental studies major. The intent of this scholarship is to support the education of a student who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who are the first in their families to attend a four-year university. Student applicants will have completed a minimum of 60 units by the time of the award application and be in good academic standing. 

Undergraduate or Graduate Students
The David Powers Environmental Scholarship fund was established by the employees of David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. to honor Dave Powers, who passed away in 2008. Dave Powers was a San Jose State University graduate who was truly an environmental advocate and friend of the department. This scholarship rotates each year between Biology, Environmental Studies (ENVS), and Urban Planning.

Undergraduate Students
Frank Schiavo was a long-time faculty member in the Department of Environmental Studies at SJSU who inspired generations of environmentalists and educators. Few who knew him were not moved by his passion and dedication. This scholarship has been organized in Frank’s memory to support undergraduate Environmental Studies students with a demonstrated interest in activism, environmental education, green building, and other environmental fields.

Graduate Students
For the purpose of student education (scholarships, travel, research), geography club expenses, special events/talks, student employment, for the Geography major.

Undergraduate Students
While at SJSU, Guenter Krueger '65 (Business) met Susan Coons '65 (Geography). Guenter and Susan married. Years later, following Susan's death, Guenter met and married Judy Krueger (maiden name unknown). After Guenter's death, Judy, serving as executor of Guenter's estate, reached out to us to fulfill Guenter's wish to establish a scholarship in the Geography Department in memory of his late first wife Susan.

Undergraduate or Graduate Students
For select Geography students who show merit, commitment, and dedication to the advancement and discipline of Geography

Undergraduate or Graduate Students
This award to given to a Geography student who embodies work, commitment, and achievement in the pursuit of a B.A. or M.A. in Geography

This scholarship is open to undergraduate Recreation majors who are enrolled full-time at SJSU. Students planning careers in federal, state, county, and city recreation agencies/parks are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications 1) currently a junior or senior in the Recreation major; 2) have a 2.6 major GPA or better; 3) a documented record of community service; 4) good academic progress towards degree; 5) involvement in Recreation professional organizations.

Graduate Student
MPA Outstanding Graduate Award

Graduate Student
For a "most promising" continuing MUP student

Graduate Student
MPA Outstanding Graduate Award