Environmental Law Diversity Program Summer Grant Application
The Environmental Diversity Program was created to provide support for scholarships and
summer grants for diverse students enrolled at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of
Law who have demonstrated commitment to working in the field of environmental law. Law is one of
the least racially diverse professions, with the environmental law field measurably less diverse than the
legal profession generally. The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is committed to
diversity and seeks applicants that will be able to make unique contributions to the character of the Law
School’s educational and social environment and ultimately to the legal field after graduation. All
Environmental Diversity Scholars and Fellows will be expected to foster a culture of inclusion at the Law
School and in the legal community. This grant program is funded jointly by the Environmental Law
Program and the EIP Diversity Fund. https://www.law.umaryland.edu/Programs-and-
Impact/Environmental-Law/Environmental-Diversity-Program
Applicants will be assessed as to the diversity they bring to the environmental law field, demonstrated
interest in pursuing environmental law after graduation, and their qualifications as law students and as
professionals. THIS GRANT IS FOR UNPAID, PUBLIC INTEREST EMPLOYMENT. Please indicate the reasons
for applying to the Environmental Law Diversity Program (1000 words max.) by responding to the
questions below. Please include your resume with your responses and send via e-mail to:
kwoods@law.umaryland.edu.
Name:
E-mail:
Mailing Address:
Year (1L, 2L, 3E, etc.):
1) Describe the position you have accepted for the summer and costs associated with it, if any (e.g.,
travel or relocation expenses).
2) What are your interests in Environmental Law? (Both demonstrated & aspirational.)
3) Please describe how this position will help you achieve your professional goals.
4) How do you as an applicant contribute to diversity in the environmental law field?
5) Please highlight if this position will be addressing Environmental Justice issues.
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
MISREPRESENTATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CONSIDERED A VIOLATION
OF THE STUDENT HONOR CODE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FRANCIS KING CAREY SCHOOL OF
LAW.
