CREF University Scholarships

Summary: 
This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students engaged in compost research while fostering future careers in the composting industry
Application Deadline Date: 
Monday, April 14, 2025
Upper Limit Amount ($): 
4,000
Academic Area: 
Eligible research projects must be active during the scholarship term and focus on composting and compost use. Ideal topics include:
 
Enhancing drought tolerance
Increasing soil nutrient content
Reducing erosion and water pollution
Boosting carbon storage in soils to combat climate change
Award Purpose: 
Research
Tuition
Other
Year In School: 
Masters
PhD
Eligibility Requirement - Gender: 
Any
Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship: 

Any

Eligibility Requirement - Residency: 

Any

Eligibility Requirement - Other: 
The scholarship is available to undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. students enrolled at a U.S. college or university with ongoing research in composting and its applications.
 
Specializations: 
Climate Change Science and Solutions
Ecosystem Management and Conservation
Energy and the Environment
Forestry
Industrial Ecology and Green Chemistry
Water Resource Science & Management
Urban
Date Updated: 
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Recurring: 
Annual - April
Eligibility - Citizenship: 
US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Foreign Nationals
DACA
Amount: 
4000