Diana Liverman Scholars Program - Application Deadline
Enjoy storytelling and science? Want to be a leader on campus and in the community?
The Diana Liverman Scholars Program is one of the two programs hosted through the Arizona Institute for Resilience's Education Initiatives open to University of Arizona undergraduate students in any major who are interested in the environment, sustainability, resilience, social justice, and community service. The program provides students with experiential and field based opportunities to develop skills in science communication and environmental storytelling. Scholars will work with a non-profit community partner to enhance their mission and effective practice through communication projects.
What are the benefits?
- Overnight Expeditions: Be able to participate in 4 overnight weekend expeditions in different areas of Arizona, along with 1 hour/week in-person class and 1-2 hour/week independent work
- Stipend: $500 stipend per semester (2 semester commitment)
- Academic Credits: 2-3 units per semester
What are the qualifications?
- Enrolled for at least 6 undergraduate units of credit at the University of Arizona for Fall 2024, planning on being enrolled in at least 6 credits for Spring 2025
- Living in Tucson during the 2024-25 academic year
- Passionate about environmental and community resilience
- Students with underrepresented identities in environmental fields are strongly encouraged to apply, including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, and others.
Interested in applying? Please apply through the 2024-2025 Liverman Application portal. The application deadline is Monday, May 6th, 11:59 PM AZ Time.
Questions? Reach out to Maia Schneider at maiaschneider@arizona.edu.