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Students may apply to as many fellowships as
desired. Separate, complete application
packages must be submitted for each project.
Official transcripts may be photocopied if a
student is submitting more than one application
package. The annual deadline for submitting
applications for NNEMS fellowships is typically
in January of each year. Please visit the NNEMS
Web site at www.epa.gov/education/
students.html for the official application
deadline.
Evaluation and Selection of
NNEMS Fellowships
NNEMS fellowships are awarded annually on
the basis of EPA's request for applications. Every
application submitted for a specific fellowship
will be reviewed and evaluated by EPA based
on specific criteria described in the NNEMS
Catalog. Such evaluation criteria may include,
but is not limited to, an evaluation of the following
factors:
• Relevancy of the student's academic studies
to the EPA fellowship
• Student's understanding of the proposed EPA
fellowship subject matter
• Relevancy of work experience of the student
as it relates to the EPA fellowship
• Leadership skills, written communication skills,
and demonstrated success at working well in
an office, laboratory, or field environment, as
appropriate to the project
• Potential for success, as reflected by academic
records, letters of reference, and other relevant
information
Please contact:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200
Reston, VA 20191
Telephone: (800) 358-8769
OR:
Mr. Michael Baker
Office of Children's Health Protection
and Environmental Education
Environmental Education Division (MC 1 704A)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 564-0443
Or visit EPA's NNEMS Web site at:
www.epa.gov/education/students.html
EPA'S NATIONAL NETWORK FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Student
Fellowship
Program
Compensation
Recipients of NNEMS fellowships receive a
stipend based on the student's level of education
and the duration and location of the fellowship.
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October 2006
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In recognition of the growing interest in environmental
issues and careers, the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) established the National Network
for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS)
Fellowship Program in 1 986 to encourage students to
pursue environmental careers. The NNEMS program is
a comprehensive fellowship program that provides
students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project
that is directly related to their field of study. The NNEMS
program is sponsored by the Environmental Education
Division in the EPA Office of Children's Health Protection
and Environmental Education.
The purpose of the NNEMS program is to:
• Provide students with practical research
opportunities and experiences in EPA's program
and regional offices and in its laboratories
• Increase public awareness of and involvement
in environmental issues
• Encourage qualified individuals to pursue
environmental careers
• Help defray the costs associated with the
pursuit of academic programs related to the
field of environmental protection, such as
pollution control, science, engineering,
technology, social science, and specialty areas
Fellowships
Under the NNEMS program, a range of
fellowship activities are offered to help students
increase their knowledge of environmental issues
while refining their professional skills. Each year,
the NNEMS program offers approximately 20
to 30 fellowships, developed and sponsored by
EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in
EPA's 10 regional offices and laboratories
throughout the United States. The projects are
specifically narrow in scope, allowing students
to complete the research project while working
full-time at EPA during the summer or part-time
during the school year. Typically, the research is
conducted at an EPA office or laboratory,
although other arrangements can be made in
certain circumstances.
Detailed descriptions of the fellowships are
provided in the annual NNEMS Catalog. The
catalog is available online at www.epa.gov/
education/students.html Copies of the catalog
are also distributed to NNEMS program
coordinators at several hundred colleges,
universities, and other educational institutions.
The research projects are organized among five
key areas:
• Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
• Environmental Management and Administration
• Environmental Science
• Public Relations and Communications
• Computer Programming and Development
Eligibility Requirements
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A NNEMS fellowship is available to any associate,
undergraduate, or advanced student who is:
• A citizen of the United States, its territories or
possessions, or lawfully admitted to the United
States for permanent residency
• Enrolled for academic credit at an accredited
educational institution*
• Pursuing an educational program directly
related to pollution control or environmental
protection for the duration of the fellowship
Applicants must meet each of the requirements
listed above, as well as the appropriate
requirements for associate and undergraduate or
advanced students listed below.
Associate and Undergraduate Students
• 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
based on a scale of 4.0 at the time the
application is due
• Completion of at least four courses related to
the field of environmental studies
* The 2- or 4-year college, university, or distance-learning institution
must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting
organization recognized by the United States Department of
Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Advanced Students
• Currently enrolled in a graduate or Ph.D.
program or can provide proof of acceptance
and enrollment to a graduate or Ph.D. program
at the time of fellowship award
• Completion of at least one semester of graduate
or Ph.D. work, or at least four undergraduate
courses related to the field of environmental
studies
Please note: The following students are not
eligible for a NNEMS fellowship:
• Federal employees, including those who are
on "leave without pay" status
• Undergraduate and graduate students who
will graduate before the NNEMS fellowship
is completed (Students who complete their
undergraduate studies before the end of a
fellowship may apply if they are admitted and
enrolled in a graduate program.)
• Students enrolled in certificate programs
• High school students
Application Process
Complete application information and materials
can be obtained from career service centers (or
the equivalent thereof) at participating universities,
colleges, and other organizations. Application
materials and information are also available online
at www.epa.gov/education/students.html
or by contacting EPA.
Students who are interested in applying for a
NNEMS fellowship must submit four complete
application packages (one original and three
copies) that include:
• A completed NNEMS Application Form
• A completed Standard Form 424 - Application
for Federal Assistance
• A resume
• An official transcript for each college or
university attended
• A completed NNEMS Reference Form
• A completed NNEMS Disclosure and Waiver
Statement
• Verification of acceptance and/or enrollment
in a graduate or Ph.D. program if the
applicant is a graduating senior
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