INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

Outstanding 10th and 11th grade students are nominated by educators and invited by the program to attend the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment and serve as National Youth Delegates based on strong academic performance, a demonstrated interest in the environment, conservation and sustainability fields, and with the desire to explore careers in the fields of environmental science, conservation, policy, law and engineering.

There are a limited number of need-based scholarships available for qualified National Youth Delegates. Scholarship applicants must submit a high school transcript, must demonstrate extreme financial need, and all applicants will be required to submit a copy of the most recent 1040 Federal Income Tax Form from the individual who claimed them as a dependent. Partial scholarship amounts are $1000, $1400, $1700, and $2,000 and are applied as partial tuition waivers. Additional funding, including full tuition scholarships, are also available to students who apply.

You can also access a free fundraising guide for a list of suggested ways to raise funds for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

ACCEPTING YOUR INVITATION

Step 1: Visit the WYSE registration page.

Step 2: Provide the requested information and pay the first monthly payment by the priority deadline to secure your space in the Summit.

Step 3: Review our Fundraising Guide to learn about opportunities to raise money to attend the Summit.

Students wishing to apply for scholarships should upload the following information by using our online form:

  • Unofficial copy of high school transcript
  • Most recent 1040 federal income tax form
  • Statement on why the student would like to attend WYSE, including why he/she is deserving of a scholarship

If you cannot upload the documents for any reason, please contact us at wyse@gmu.edu or 703-993-5010.

Students who receive a scholarship are guaranteed a space at WYSE.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

Outstanding 10th and 11th grade students are nominated by educators and invited by the program to attend the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment and serve as National Youth Delegates based on strong academic performance, a demonstrated interest in the environment, conservation and sustainability fields, and with the desire to explore careers in the fields of environmental science, conservation, policy, law and engineering.

There are a limited number of need-based scholarships available for qualified National Youth Delegates. Scholarship applicants must submit a high school transcript, must demonstrate extreme financial need, and all applicants will be required to submit a copy of the most recent 1040 Federal Income Tax Form from the individual who claimed them as a dependent. Partial scholarship amounts are $1000, $1400, $1700, and $2,000 and are applied as partial tuition waivers. Additional funding, including full tuition scholarships, are also available to students who apply.

You can also access our free fundraising guide for a list of suggested ways to raise funds for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

ACCEPTING YOUR INVITATION

Step 1: Access the WYSE Registration Page.

Step 2: Provide the requested information and pay the first monthly payment by the priority deadline to secure your space in the Summit.

Step 3: Review our Fundraising Guide. 

Students wishing to apply for scholarships should upload the following information by using our online form: 

Unofficial copy of high school transcript

Most recent 1040 federal income tax form

Statement on why the student would like to attend WYSE, including why he/she is deserving of a scholarship

If you cannot upload the documents for any reason, please contact us at wyse@gmu.edu or 703-993-5010.

Students who receive a scholarship are guaranteed a space at WYSE.