The Graham Institute administers a variety of sustainability-related scholarships, fellowships, grants, incentives programs, and other initiatives to empower and support students.
Opportunities for U-M Students
All Students
Dow Sustainability Fellows Program » Dow Distinguished Awards
Pitch a team-based project beyond the campus receive $5K - $50K to work on innovative solutions to affordable housing, access to healthy food, renewable energy and more. Open to all students.
Doctoral Students
Dow Sustainability Fellows Program
Join a community of scholars devoted to developing and implementing innovative ideas in pursuit of sustainability and receive up to $15,000 to support doctoral-level work.
All Students
Planet Blue » Planet Blue Ambassadors
Complete a quick training to learn about sustainability efforts at U-M and how you can contribute.
Undergraduate Students
Education Programs » Undergrad Sustainability Scholar
Undergraduate Sophomores: Become part of an interdisciplinary sustainability leadership program and receive funding for field-based experiences.
Master's and Professional Students
Dow Sustainability Fellows Program » Dow Masters/Professional
Advance your career by participating in collaborative activities and an interdisciplinary team project and receive up to $20K in tuition support.
All Students
Planet Blue » SSC Social and Environmental Sustainability Grant
Provides up to $2,500 in support of projects that advance DEI&J-focused sustainability on campus, including special events. Applications are accepted anytime and evaluated on a rolling basis.
All Students
Planet Blue » Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund
Provides up to $50,000 annually for ambitious, student-initiated projects that reduce the university’s environmental footprint and promote a culture of sustainability on campus.