The San Diego Chapter of AEP is committed to supporting students preparing for careers in the environmental field. The Student Chapter offers student-specific programs, awards annual scholarships, encourages internship placement, and hosts networking events for local undergraduate and graduate students. The goal of the Student Chapter is to create and provide a better network between students and the environmental professional community.
The AEP Diversity in the Environmental Profession Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors interesting in pursing an education in environmentally related topics. It will be awarded to a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) recipient to promote and encourage BIPOC voices within the environmental profession. Applicants must be attending high school in San Diego or Imperial County and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.