
Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed. During each application cycle, we host an informal Q&A session where students can learn more about the fellowship, ask questions, and meet program staff. Check back in January 2027 for information about the next session, or subscribe to our email list to be notified when applications reopen.
"I had been looking at a career in wind power and technology. This fellowship really opened my eyes and I am now seriously considering a career in water."
- WSU Undergrad and Water Science Fellow, Fall 2025
"...an Amazing and Immersive experience."

The Water Science Communications Fellowship exposes WSU students from various fields of study to the opportunities within a career in public water, which is a high-demand and essential workforce. The fellowship is organized by the Environmental Finance Center at WSU and is funded by the Environmental Protection Agency.
**Water Science Communications Fellowship Applications Are Closed for Fall 2026**
Applications for the Fall 2026 Water Science Communications Fellowship are no longer being accepted. Students interested in future fellowship opportunities are encouraged to check back in January 2027 for information about the next application cycle. You can also subscribe to our email list to receive updates and be notified when applications open for the Spring 2027 fellowship program. The fellowship offers WSU undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about careers in environmental science and communication, gain real-world experience, enhance their resumes, connect with professionals, and earn a $500 stipend.
The Water Science Communications Fellowship offers students the opportunity to explore careers in environmental science and communication, enhance their resumes, and connect with professionals in the field. Organized by the Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University and supported by the Environmental Protection Agency, this program is designed to introduce college students to the wide range of career opportunities available in the water industry.
Students will attend around five to seven meetings and three exciting field trips to learn from professionals working in the water field. They will also complete a group project that includes a presentation.
WSU undergrad students from all majors, including STEM fields and the humanities, are encouraged to apply! Opportunity is open to citizens of the United States, its territories, or possessions, or individuals lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residency.
Applications for the Fall 2026 Water Science Communications Fellowship are no longer being accepted. Students interested in future fellowship opportunities are encouraged to check back in January 2027 for information about the next application cycle. You can also subscribe to our email list to receive updates and be notified when applications open for the Spring 2027 fellowship program.
Questions? Contact: Analisa Munhall, analisa.munhall@wichita.edu