{"id":61222,"date":"2026-10-12T10:29:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=61222"},"modified":"2026-10-12T10:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:29:09","slug":"fellowship-2027-switzer-environmental-fellowships-switzer-foundation-deadline-to-apply-december-14-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/fellowship-2027-switzer-environmental-fellowships-switzer-foundation-deadline-to-apply-december-14-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Fellowship: 2027 Switzer Environmental Fellowships, Switzer Foundation (Deadline to Apply: December 14, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The Switzer Foundation is <\/b><a id=\"x_x_m_3652921421722624819OWA291a35d5-8d32-88ec-50c0-54b19fa4f934\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.switzernetwork.org\/fellowship\/become-fellow. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.switzernetwork.org%2Ffellowship%2Fbecome-fellow&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAveri.A.Azar%40evergreen.edu%7Cb4d7e22194784b5e3f0e08df1ff2c1ed%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C639264799674825212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NFTwlbLm2dDY3f8HA4ZEOBzbsJt65HSxMW1uz%2FafRpc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><b><u>accepting applications<\/u><\/b><\/a><b> for the 2027 Switzer Environmental Fellowships.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Switzer Fellowships are given to <b>graduate students <\/b>who demonstrate <b>outstanding leadership potential<\/b> and <b>commitment to a career in<\/b>\u00a0<b>environmental improvement<\/b>. Fellowships are now open to students throughout the <b>United States and U.S. territories<\/b>!<\/p>\n<p>The Switzer Fellowship includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">\u00a0<\/span><span role=\"presentation\">A one-year $18,000 unrestricted cash award.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Two multi-day leadership training and cohort-building retreats.<\/li>\n<li>Access to other <span role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"x_x_m_3652921421722624819OWA11ff71ec-94d7-c0e4-0278-19e3f5340e29\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.switzernetwork.org\/network\/grant-programs. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.switzernetwork.org%2Fnetwork%2Fgrant-programs&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAveri.A.Azar%40evergreen.edu%7Cb4d7e22194784b5e3f0e08df1ff2c1ed%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C639264799674843756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=T8m4ld5JB6wr73K47LnVD2sdCAnj9CUhJl47jKlCd34%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\"><u>grant programs<\/u><\/a><\/span><span role=\"presentation\">\u00a0and career support; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Engagement with the <span role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"x_x_m_3652921421722624819OWA239f5939-9c53-5be4-b31e-3ebfca6031c5\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.switzernetwork.org\/network\/about-network. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.switzernetwork.org%2Fnetwork%2Fabout-network&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAveri.A.Azar%40evergreen.edu%7Cb4d7e22194784b5e3f0e08df1ff2c1ed%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C639264799674861973%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sGKCOfyVJRnS6fXniLfDNxVnZVuoGkwI0BvYJNaMfLc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\"><u>Switzer Network<\/u><\/a><\/span><span role=\"presentation\">, an active community of 800+ environmental leaders in the U.S. and around the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Switzer Fellows bring a variety of backgrounds and life experiences to their work. Students of color, first-generation college and graduate students, and students from groups traditionally underrepresented in environmental graduate programs are strongly encouraged to apply.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Please see the <a id=\"x_x_m_3652921421722624819OWA6997f50b-b3b1-cf3c-926c-c6afec7fb301\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1x5bUkj3MPLxdjREPz86bOdS-MYoDZcu-\/edit?usp=drive_link&amp;ouid=115770165004435738828&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1x5bUkj3MPLxdjREPz86bOdS-MYoDZcu-%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Ddrive_link%26ouid%3D115770165004435738828%26rtpof%3Dtrue%26sd%3Dtrue&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAveri.A.Azar%40evergreen.edu%7Cb4d7e22194784b5e3f0e08df1ff2c1ed%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C639264799674881717%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TqsT3wk2yEU%2Fiiy4KTmrYznb2%2BQmxIasbWq8ktC25fA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\"><u>call for applications<\/u><\/a> for a candidate profile and <a id=\"x_x_m_3652921421722624819OWAc0571a5e-889a-e4b4-c515-e1b85e07734f\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.switzernetwork.org\/fellowship\/meet-2026-switzer-fellows. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.switzernetwork.org%2Ffellowship%2Fmeet-2026-switzer-fellows&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAveri.A.Azar%40evergreen.edu%7Cb4d7e22194784b5e3f0e08df1ff2c1ed%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C639264799674900661%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rVJTGCiqTaUuGxnT9DX2kt07ExHdDwlDhqS5dUnUG4Q%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\"><u>2026 Switzer Fellows<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for examples of the breadth of topics and expertise of Switzer Fellows.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>The application deadline is Monday, December 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific Standard time. <\/b>The <a id=\"x_x_m_3652921421722624819OWA89577711-f678-c23c-fa90-2995eba75c6d\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.switzernetwork.org\/become-fellow\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.switzernetwork.org%2Fbecome-fellow%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAveri.A.Azar%40evergreen.edu%7Cb4d7e22194784b5e3f0e08df1ff2c1ed%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C639264799674932721%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZxIwCIBQpW41criWizVsUemo8CusQQGO7LKaiUOdSFk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\"><u>fellowship program guidelines<\/u><\/a> will contain links to the application form and instructions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Switzer staff and recent fellows will be holding an information session on <a id=\"x_x_m_3652921421722624819OWA6a71e543-f966-e538-1069-fc071dfe6b9a\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/switzer-fellowship-information-session-november-18-tickets-1999560182332?aff=template. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fswitzer-fellowship-information-session-november-18-tickets-1999560182332%3Faff%3Dtemplate&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAveri.A.Azar%40evergreen.edu%7Cb4d7e22194784b5e3f0e08df1ff2c1ed%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C639264799674947784%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2uRFv9bV5SHVMGUWe60du11yUNsUc1iJw9CvcBeE%2B5U%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\"><b><u>November 18th at Noon &#8211; 1 pm PST \/ 3-4 pm EST<\/u><\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Eligibility\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or a refugee or asylee according to the <\/span><span role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"x_x_m_3652921421722624819OWA90e324c5-ff93-5ea9-2dcd-09228068f290\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/immigration-statistics\/refugees-asylees#:~:text=An%20asylee%20is%20a%20person,at%20a%20port%20of%20entry.. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dhs.gov%2Fimmigration-statistics%2Frefugees-asylees%23%3A~%3Atext%3DAn%2520asylee%2520is%2520a%2520person%2Cat%2520a%2520port%2520of%2520entry.&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAveri.A.Azar%40evergreen.edu%7Cb4d7e22194784b5e3f0e08df1ff2c1ed%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C639264799674982111%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PuPHIar%2Btts3IJQnbWduuNKtb%2FmruJ24I%2F9W0Q%2FjEws%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\"><u>definition<\/u><\/a><\/span><span role=\"presentation\">\u00a0provided by the United States Department of Homeland Security (international students are ineligible.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited graduate institution in the United States or U.S. territories. (The fellowship is <\/span><span role=\"presentation\"><a id=\"x_x_m_3652921421722624819OWAf239a9ab-1da1-365f-f9b2-50bc66684908\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.switzernetwork.org\/news\/switzer-fellowship-goes-nationwide-2027. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.switzernetwork.org%2Fnews%2Fswitzer-fellowship-goes-nationwide-2027&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAveri.A.Azar%40evergreen.edu%7Cb4d7e22194784b5e3f0e08df1ff2c1ed%7C22adcff7c06f49a68f2050711c40ddaa%7C0%7C0%7C639264799675024784%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yTPAsxJLIDSWjbOI9IlmfmACtNcTIKZQOMReIavhygA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"14\"><u>no longer limited<\/u><\/a><\/span><span role=\"presentation\">\u00a0to applicants in New England and California.) Students in online programs are not eligible\u00a0to apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">Applicants must plan to be enrolled for the entire<b>\u00a0<\/b>2027-2028 academic year.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">Applicants must have strong academic qualifications, with academic and career goals focused on environmental improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">Master\u2019s degree candidates (including J.D. students) must have completed at least one semester or quarter of course work by the end of 2026 to apply, and they must be seeking a Master\u2019s as their terminal degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">Master\u2019s degree students planning to pursue a Ph.D. are advised to wait until they are in their Ph.D. program to apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">Individuals enrolled in one-year Master\u2019s degree programs may apply prior to enrollment, but must be formally accepted into their program to be eligible for a Switzer Fellowship interview (held in May).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\"><b>REVISED: <\/b>Ph.D. candidates must have completed their qualifying exams by time of application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span role=\"presentation\">Mid-career students are encouraged to apply and must demonstrate how their academic program will enhance their effectiveness as an environmental leader.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8089,"featured_media":34063,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[163],"tags":[9],"class_list":["post-61222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fellowship","tag-students"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61222"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8089"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61222"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61222\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61223,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61222\/revisions\/61223"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}