The Rev. Dr. David Steffenson Endowed Scholarship for Environmental Policy and Ethics was established in 2010 to honor Rev. Steffenson's 17 years of service to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students and the Mauthe Center.
 
The Steffenson Scholarship will be awarded to a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay student in good academic standing who is seeking a degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science and/or other majors related to environmental ethics. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, good character, passion and dedication to the environment and a commitment to obtaining their degree in the chosen field. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Any undergraduate student who is enrolled full time at UWGB and is at least sophomore standing at the time of application for the scholarship.

• The student shall have evidenced a strong character and demonstrated involvement in activities which promote social justice, interfaith understanding and the pursuit of personal spirituality. A personal statement no longer than two double spaced pages (12 point font and 1” margins) should reflect these qualities.  

• The student shall have demonstrated academic success as evidenced by a minimum 3.0 GPA.

• The student shall provide two supporting references: One reference from a faculty, staff or administrative employee from UWGB and a second from a person familiar with the student’s character, spiritual or faith development.

• The student should be willing to commit to doing 100 hours of service at The Mauthe Center-UWGB during the academic year that the scholarship was awarded.