United Nations Climate Change Conference
Attend the COP
COP29: Baku, Azerbaijan
November 11-22, 2024
Cost: approx. $2625 (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.
Enroll in ENVR 305: U.N. Climate Change Conference in fall 2024 with Dr. Corrie Grosse. This 2-credit course meets Thursdays from 11:10-12:30.
Important Dates
- Friday, Feb 24: Applications due by NOON
- Friday, Mar 15: Notifications of acceptance
- Wednesday, Mar 20: Deadline to confirm plan to enroll
Information Session – Details & Recording
Hosted Wednesday, Feb 7 in SJU Pengl 212 by Dr. Jean Lavigne, who will accompany the students to Baku, Azerbaijan.
Student Perspectives from COP 28
- 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
- McCarthy Center: The Robson Scholarship for CSB Students of Public Policy (deadline typically in March)
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:
- Private student loans
- Using federal student loan eligibility for the trip if you are not using it all for Fall or Spring semester
External Scholarships
Resources for scholarships and aid outside CSB/SJU
- Gilman Scholarship (awards up to $5,000)
- Fund for Education Abroad (awards ranging $1,250-5,000)
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.