2027 Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program at UC Berkeley: Apply for Environmental Leadership Training and Scholarship Opportunities

Overview

The Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program is an educational initiative hosted by the University of California, Berkeley, through the Rausser College of Natural Resources. The 2027 edition offers a structured learning experience combining online preparation with an in-person campus program in California. The curriculum focuses on developing environmental leadership capacity to address challenges in natural resource conservation, environmental management, and sustainable development.

Who can apply

The program invites applications from professionals working in environmental management, sustainability, natural resource conservation, and related fields. International applicants are welcome and are encouraged to apply early to secure external funding and complete visa processes.

Key dates

Applications opened on September 4, 2026. The first scholarship review deadline is November 6, 2026, and the second scholarship review deadline is January 15, 2027. Applications continue to be accepted after these dates, but scholarships are not guaranteed due to limited funding. The online preparatory sessions take place on June 15 and June 16, 2027, followed by the in-person campus program from July 1 to July 16, 2027.