Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute
Graduate Scholarships General Frederick Lander Scholarship for Native Americans
| General Frederick Lander Scholarship for Native Americans | | Print | |
|
The General Frederick Lander Scholarship for Native Americans consists of annual awards of $3,000 to American Indian or Alaskan Native students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Nevada, Reno. The scholarship, administered by the Earth and Ecosystem Sciences of DRI in collaboration with the scholarship offices of the two universities, is open to juniors and seniors with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better. Applications are available in January and due by March 1st. This scholarship was established in memory of General Frederick Lander, a hero of the American Civil War and namesake of Lander County, Nevada, through an endowment from the estate of his niece, Anna Lander McDonnell. More InformationDr. Paul Verburg Phone: 775.673.7310 |
Located in Reno, Nevada
Equipped with laboratory-grade water quality sensors, the 21-foot Mt. Rose provides real-time data for nearshore water quality studies.
Located in Reno, Nevada
The Energy Laboratory is focused on the development and application of renewable resources.
Located in Reno, Nevada
Algae and biofuels research conducted within the Systems Microbial Ecology Laboratory may produce large returns.