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United Nations Climate Change Conference
Attend the COP
COP30: Belém, Brazil
November 10-21, 2025
Cost: approx. $4000 (details)
Be one of the few college students who get to be inside the negotiations that could determine the fate of our collective future! Students typically attend one of the two weeks of the conference. Conduct original research at the COP and share your research with the CSB, SJU, and broader communities.
Applications due by NOON Tuesday, Feb 4. Accepted students will enroll in ENVR 305: U.N. Climate Change Conference in fall 2025 with Dr. Troy Knight.
Student Perspectives from COP 28 in Dubai
- We are Rebels: Indigenous women take lead on climate action at COP 28, by Fredi Ponce Parra ’24
- Climate Change and the Gulf, by Nick Mertens ’25 and Nritya Sultana ’08
- New Times for an Old Approach: COP 28 Reflections, by Lauren Sitzman ’26
Funding Resources for Students
COP Scholarships
Donors to CSB and SJU offer significant support to COP students each year. The COP Scholarship Application is embedded in the application to the COP program. So, just apply for COP and then answer the scholarship questions. These scholarships are allocated to students at the time of acceptance to the COP class. Financial need is prioritized, but we consider any applicant who is paying for a portion of the trip themselves to have some need.
Departmental Scholarships
Watch your emails for notices from academic and other departments for scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship for CSB Students
CSB+SJU Financial Aid
Set up an appointment with a financial aid counselor in the CSB or SJU financial aid office to discuss options, such as:
External Scholarships
Resources for scholarships and aid outside CSB/SJU
CSB and SJU Student Senates
Students can submit an agenda item/funding request to the appropriate senate to request funding support for traveling to the COP. Be prepared to present a cohesive budget and answer questions regarding the impact of traveling to the COP on you and/or the CSB+SJU community.