Celebrating the next generation of sustainability leaders
The GBES Sustainability Scholarship recognizes undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the built environment, leadership within their campus or community, and a clear passion for advancing sustainability. This scholarship supports rising college seniors pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, environmental science, sustainability, and related fields.
2025 Scholarship Winner:
Declan Lustenberger, LEED AP Homes — The University of Tampa
Declan stood out for his leadership in sustainability, his systems-thinking approach to the built environment, and his academic excellence. Recognized by faculty as highly motivated, creative, and an exceptional communicator, Declan exemplifies the purpose of this scholarship.
2025 Scholarship Finalists
Melanie Frick, University of Georgia
Dariya Ghaffari, Texas A&M University
Aaron Justin So, University of Georgia
2025 Scholarship Applicants
Below is the full list of students who applied for the 2026 GBES Sustainability Scholarship. We are inspired by every student who shared their passion and vision for a more sustainable future.
Applicant List:
Juliette Pacheco, Lehman College
Sierra Carson, Prairie View A&M University
Colton Bartmas, South New Hampshire University
James Barnes, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Mariela Cordero Clemente, University of Washington
Anis Jaouad, West Chester University
Pai-Ye Wu, Virginia Tech
Breanna Dougan, Arizona State University
Jimena Martinez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Kristina Kourelis Fredriksson, Indiana University Bloomington
Shelby Long, Boston University
Amanda Tubbs, University of Georgia
Elizabeth Brown, The University of Tampa
Reese Buckway, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Kamerin Minter, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ellianna Wester, Montana State University
Citlali Solis, Oregon State University
Zoey Crossley, Michigan State University
Kadidia Sidibe, Saint Joseph’s University
Cela Kilmer, University of Georgia
Pia Furstenberg, Herzing University
Kelsey Kirkbride, Michigan Technological University
Nathan Herr, San Diego Miramar College
Caitlyn Dickman, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Sam Morgan, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Bryant Diaz, UCLA
Givemore Makusha, The College of St. Scholastica
Obed Irelus, Chestnut Hill College
Kelsey Vilchis, Woodbury University
Abbigail Beringer, University of Central Florida
Natalie Edmonson, Hendrix College
Savanna Collins, University of Portland
Carissa Ashman, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Sofia Simon, Regis University
Ian Mowatt, University of Southern Maine
Carras Callihan, University of Colorado
Jenna Crum, Louisiana Tech University
Brady Millsop, Michigan Technological University
Mistie Campbell, Grand Canyon University
Johnson Adegaye, Delaware Technical Community College
Krysten Kolodko, Washington State University
Paige Martin, Alabama A&M University
Nidhi Padakanti, Indiana University Bloomington
Lillian Blanchard, Louisiana Tech University
Maurycy Pedroza, Iowa State University
Morgan Harris, St. Petersburg College
Courtney Copenhagen, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Muna Aldhahi, Wayne State University
TaMiyia Tobias, Tougaloo College
