Are you concerned about climate change and want to make a difference? Do you have an idea for a project related to climate change or climate justice that you’ve been hoping to work on or maybe already working on and want to expand? Apply for a Climate Action Fellowship and get paid to do the work you care about!
The Climate Action Fellowship enables SF State students to take action to address climate change and supports the development of community and leadership among students from diverse backgrounds interested in climate justice. Fellowships support students engaged in research,scholarship, creative activities, or outreach related to climate change and projects can be on-campus or off-campus.
The Fellowship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students in all fields of study; participants receive financial support for up to $10,000, as well as professional development through enrollment in BIOL 681: Climate Action: Applied Learning for Real World Change. Students apply in the Spring semester for projects they will implement during the following academic year.
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Climate Action Fellowship with Literacy for Environmental Justice
Are you passionate about climate change solutions and seeking hands-on experience? We're excited to announce three Climate Action Fellowships for the 2025-2026 academic year!
Fellowship Details:
- Stipend: $10,000 for the academic year
- Time commitment: Approximately 15 hours per week
- Duration: Fall 2025 through Spring 2026
- Application deadline: May 16, 2025
Available Positions:
LEJ Partnership Fellowships (2 positions)
Work with Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) on community-based environmental projects:
- Support native plant nursery restoration initiatives
- Assist with youth education programs introducing community college students to San Francisco Bay
- Create virtual field trips or story maps for Heron's Head and Bay kayaking experiences
- Connect LEJ participants with ongoing oyster restoration projects
- Participate in a structured program under LEJ's guidance