Environmental and Energy Study Institute Graduate Fellowship

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and George Washington University have launched the Environmental and Energy Study Institute Graduate Fellowship.

An anonymous benefactor established the new endowment in EESI’s name to support graduate students at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration of the George Washington University Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The donor established the endowment in the spirit of EESI’s mission and vision for a sustainable, resilient, and equitable world.

“EESI is honored to be associated with our generous friend’s new endowment and scholarship,” said EESI Board Chair Jared Blum. “Our work educating Congress and policymakers throughout the nation about climate solutions is more important than ever. We know this scholarship will contribute to our success, as it joins our existing scholarship for future climate leaders at historically-Black colleges and universities."

“We are grateful for the EESI Graduate Fellowship which will help us attract and develop the type of talent we need in the environmental policy space,” said Trachtenberg School Director Mary Tschirhart. 

“EESI knows the importance of education,” said EESI President Daniel Bresette. “Education has been foundational to our work for more than 40 years. Future generations will need knowledge and skills to turn climate, energy, and environmental challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Thanks to the generosity of our benefactor, our collaboration with George Washington University will ensure that excellent educational opportunities are available to our most promising students in the heart of the nation’s capital.”

Prospective applicants for future year awards should contact the Trachtenberg School at [email protected] for admissions information and criteria.