OpenFieldCollege of the Atlantic Human Ecology Presidential Grant
Major institutional award recognizing students with exceptional commitments to climate action, ecological conservation, and civic community leadership.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Rigorous high school academic record (3.6+ GPA).
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or test-optional.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Human Ecology essay explaining proposed interdisciplinary studies.
- Recommendation letters
- Two teacher evaluations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to US $32,000 per year merit award plus need-based aid up to full cost of attendance
- Application fee
- US $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- US $45,800 annual tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official College of the Atlantic documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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