Mississippi Environmental Education Alliance - MEEA

13/10/2026

Applications for the 2027 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship are open now!

NOAA Office of Education has opened applications for the 2027 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship and is hosting webinars to support applicants.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship, offering students a chance to apply for funding and educational support.

The office is hosting upcoming webinars to inform students about the scholarship details and provide application tips.

12/10/2026

MEEA is partnering with the Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance (SEEA) to offer environmental education courses. Below are the exciting courses offered this fall. Hurry to register because they will be starting soon!

01/10/2026

Applications are now OPEN for Bow Seat’s 2027 Future Blue Youth Council (FBYC)!
The Future Blue Youth Council is a diverse, international group of young people who work together to support their peers, communities, and Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellows in protecting and advocating for our environment through creative action.

Council members earn up to $1,200 USD during their one-year term while gaining hands-on experience as project managers, advisors, collaborators, and creative idea generators.

The Council is open to young people worldwide, ages 16–21, who have participated in any of Bow Seat’s programs, including the ongoing 2027 Blue Planet Awareness Contest!

Selected Council members will connect with thought leaders in the environmental and creative arts communities, strengthen their communication, teamwork, leadership, and critical-thinking skills, gain experience working with a nonprofit organization, and receive mentorship and support from Bow Seat staff.
**Applications are due November 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.**
Application:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/BowSeatCreativeActionForConservation/_2027FutureBlueYouthCouncilApplication

31/08/2026

BugFest 2026! Stranger Wings - The Secret Life of Lepidoptera
There are Field trip options and Vendor options. Join the Crosby Arboretum for this yearly event!

31/08/2026

Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery has several programs happening in September and October. Check them out!

31/08/2026

Watch for more information later this fall!

31/08/2026

It was a great engaging group for the MEEA Meet-up last week. We learned about Project WET and WILD and Project Learning Tree. We also discussed what each of us are doing and our wants and needs for environmental education. A very productive Meet-Up!

21/08/2026

18/08/2026

Bow Seat’s True Blue Fellowship close soon—on August 30th at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The True Blue Fellowship supports young people in turning their creative environmental ideas into action through project funding, mentorship, and capacity-building. If you know youth in your network who may be interested, we would greatly appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with them before the deadline.

To help prospective applicants learn more about the Fellowship, we recently hosted an info session featuring Fellowship alumni, who shared their experiences and advice for applicants. You can watch and share the recording below:
Watch the True Blue Fellowship Info Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDtwQG8Tuvw