Environmental Ethics Certificate Program

1. Please read the Requirements and Guidelines page to learn more about the certificate program.
2. Complete the application form. You will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted.
3. The director will review all applications, and applicants will be notified of approval.
4. Once approved, you will need to add the Environmental Ethics Certificate to your plan of study in Athena.

1. Please read the Requirements and Guidelines page to learn more about the Certificate program.
2. Complete the application form.
3. The director will review all applications, and applicants will be notified of approval.
4. Once approved, you will need to meet with the director to complete a certificate form.

Student representatives, chosen before the Fall semester each year, serve as leaders, ambassadors, and peer mentors for the Environmental Ethics Certificate Program. Students commit to 10 hours per semester and receive group programming / professional development, mentoring and leadership experience, and connection to a small group of like-minded students. The ambassadorship is accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship.

For more information, visit this page.

The Margaret S. Kleiner Graduate Fellowship Fund provides support for an outstanding graduate student pursuing the Environmental Ethics certificate. Income from the fund may be used for tuition, living expenses, and other special expenses incurred in the course of graduate study.

Margaret Shippen Kleiner (1908-1998) was born in Ellijay, Georgia, raised in Marietta, and resided in Cincinnati, Ohio, most of her life. She earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Cincinnati. She was an avid naturalist, conservationist, horticulturalist, and gardener whose involvement with conservation issues began in the 1940s with efforts in soil conservation.

Honored by the Garden Club of America for lifetime achievements as a gardener, propagator, and judge, Mrs. Kleiner was also a dedicated supporter of the Nature Conservancy, the National Wildlife Federation, the Environmental Defense Fund, and the National Audubon Society. The Fund was created by Mrs. Kleiner’s sons, Scott and Eugene, and Scott’s wife, Heather. Scott and Heather Kleiner are UGA faculty members.

Financial aid through the College of Environment + Design can be found here.

University-wide financial aid information can be found at the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Environmental Ethics Student Ambassador Scholarship program supports students with a $1,000 scholarship throughout their service term. A service term includes a full academic year.

The Environmental Ethics Certificate Program is currently accepting Environmental Ethics Student Ambassador applications. Applications are due March 1, 2024. Decisions will be sent out by March 15th.

• Attend a kick-off meeting upon acceptance to the Ambassadors program in late Spring 2024.
• Meet monthly as a group (virtually or in person) during the service year.
• Organize or co-organize at least one environmental ethics event outside of the classroom per semester. This can include Philosopher’s Walks, film screenings, a service activity, a social event, fundraising, or a professional development activity.
• Contribute material to EECP social media.
• Represent the Environmental Ethics Certificate at a minimum of one (1) programming events and classes each semester (Philosopher’s Walks, film screenings, interest meetings, etc.).
• Provide student feedback to the Certificate Program staff and director.
• Support outreach and recruitment efforts at potential tabling opportunities.

EECP Student Ambassadors must commit to a full academic year of service. Students may re-apply to the program each year.

• Students are selected based on passion and interest, academic records, interpersonal skills, and dependability.
• Students must be enrolled in the Certificate.
• Show a strong commitment to the Certificate and environmental ethics.
• Students must be in good academic standing with the university at the time of application.