Two or three Wyss Scholars will be selected each year on the basis of their leadership potential, commitment to furthering land conservation in the United States, commitment to pursuing a career in the nonprofit or public sector, financial need, and academic strength. All master's students interested in conservation issues are encouraged to apply. Financial benefits include one-half of the cost of attendance (tuition, room, and board, etc.) for three semesters, funds for a summer internship paid during a student's enrollment at SEAS, and two post-graduate payments. In 2023, the combined value is roughly $88,500 for an out-of-state student, depending on the level of their financial need.

SEAS Application Process: Students interested in being considered must complete the following application link https://tinyurl.com/ycrf3m2 no later than 9:00 AM on Monday, November 13, 2023. 

• Essay (500-word limit) detailing your past, present, and future commitment to the field of U.S. conservation and how becoming a Wyss Scholar will enhance your career development.
• Resume (1-2 pages maximum).
• Outline your remaining general course of study and the summer 2024 internship possibilities you are exploring (1-page maximum).
• All transcripts (unofficial is acceptable).
• Letter of recommendation concerning you as a future conservation leader. You may refer to a specific recommendation letter used for SEAS admission or submit a more recent letter. An email recommendation can be sent by the letter writer directly to Mark Romanowski, markroma@umich.edu.