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Patel College awards over $16,000 in scholarships
The Patel College of Global Sustainability honored a diverse group of students who are turning their passion for the planet into action at the Butz and Patel Distinguished Scholar Award Ceremony. The event awarded a total of six scholarships amounting to $16,000 (four $2,500 Butz Scholarship awards and two $3,000 Patel Distinguished Scholarship awards).
October 28, 2025Scholarships, Student Spotlight
Miguel Maysonet Receives Drake Scholarship for Climate Resilience
Miguel Maysonet, a Patel College of Global Sustainability student, was awarded a $3,000 Amy & Michael Drake Scholarship during a luncheon on March 20th. This scholarship supports students pursuing a Master of Arts or Science in sustainability. We spoke with Miguel about his feelings on receiving the scholarship and the effort that contributed to his success.
March 25, 2025Scholarships, Student Spotlight
PCGS student awarded Air & Waste Management Association Scholarship
On February 4th and 5th, Oeyemi Ijidale, a student at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, received a $500 scholarship in recognition of his contributions to Air & Waste Management. This honor was presented by The Florida Section during the 60th annual Air and Waste Conference and Exposition.
February 21, 2025Scholarships, Student Spotlight
Patel College of Global Sustainability Grad Awarded Scholarship for Greenbuild 2024
William McMahon, a Patel College of Global Sustainability graduate, has been awarded a full-ride scholarship to attend Greenbuild 2024 in Philadelphia this November. Thanks to USF PCGS, McMahon will engage with global green building professionals.
October 4, 2024Alumni Highlights, Scholarships
Amy and Michael Drake Scholarship Winner: Daniel Bianco
Daniel Bianco, upcoming PCGS Sustainability Policy concentration graduate, has been named the recipient of the Amy and Michael Drake Scholarship due to his innovative approach towards tackling the socio-economic and environmental effects of sea-level rise.
April 1, 2024Scholarships, Student Spotlight
PCGS Student Kaylin Strauch was Awarded the 2023 Amy and Michael Drake Scholarship
Contiuing the PCGS tradition of recognizing and supporting outstanding students, PCGS awarded Kaylin Strauch the 2022 Amy and Michael Drake Scholarship. Amy and Michael Drake and Kaylin attended the Scholarship Award Luncheon with Dean Govindan Parayil, and PCGS faculty and staff.
February 1, 2023Events, Scholarships