Money for college is being awarded to students who would like to take up environmental or earth science education. Some of the focuses in this field include hydrology, geology or oceanography.
The job outlook for this type of work could be appealing to individuals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there will be an increased amount of employment opportunities in this field. As the population continues to grow, more work needs to be done to keep a clean environment, which will increase the need for eco-friendly specialists. The geology and hydrology fields are expected to increase by 18 percent over the next eight years and create 49,100 new jobs.
Ozarka Spring Water recently awarded students studying environment and earth sciences $27,500 in scholarship money. David Feckley, the company's natural resource manager, says "Ozarka is committed to environmental leadership and innovation," and that education in this field is "critically important for the future."
Individuals who would like to study environmental or earth science may also find that this industry provides decent salaries. According to Payscale.com, both geologists and hydrologists who were working in 2008 made more than $71,000 per year.
