Fellows further our understanding of the historical and historically rooted contemporary ways of being one with nature. They analyze mainstream understandings of environmentalism and focus their work on the effects of the global climate emergency and environmental policies that are disproportionately lived by marginalized peoples. Students participate in a project or experience that will allow them to seek meaningful and effective redress for environmental harms that disproportionately impact indigenous peoples and low-income and communities of color. As part of the fellowship experience, fellows should also develop skills, knowledge, and purpose and seek to create impactful and reciprocal partnerships with the geographic and cultural communities in which Whittier College exists.
Must be a first-year, sophomore or junior class standing
Must have good academic standing
How well the proposed project or experience aligns with the mission of the Environmental Justice Fellowship.
The feasibility of successfully completing the proposed project or experience within the proposed timeframe.
How well the proposed project or experience aligns with the student’s academic and/or career goals.
The value of awards will be determined by a faculty committee of the Environmental Justice Fellowship. The distribution of the fellowship award funds will be as follows:
Apply using the Whittier College Fellowship Application
