Scholarships
Seeds of Change
For students living in impoverished communities across Latin America and Africa, access to higher education is extremely limited.
An EARTH University education prepares students to make a positive impact in their communities, promotes the development of rural areas, and contributes to the improvement of environmental and social practices globally.
A scholarship gift can transform the life trajectory of a student whose potential exceeds their financial resources and can help build the movement of food systems leaders our planet needs to feed a growing population in a sustainable way.
What does your scholarship gift fund?
Students who attend EARTH University live and learn on campus for four years. Scholarship support covers more than just tuition:
- 11 months/year of coursework, Monday - Saturday
- Room and Board (3 meals/day)
- Books and materials, lab fees, equipment
- 10:1 Student/Faculty ratio
- Intensive, experiential academic program culminating with a Licenciatura degree (between a bachelor’s and master’s degree)
- Collaboration with students and faculty from almost 60 countries, access to international internships, and community immersion
- Off-campus activities and field trips
- Student Life activities, workshops, concerts, sporting events, extracurricular classes
- Academic-related transportation
- International Health Insurance
- 24-hour on-site medical facilities with full-time physician and mental health counseling
I am profoundly thankful for all those who made my education possible. Without the support of my donors, I would not be here today. They have no idea the change they have spearheaded.
Mónica Montoya | Class of 2020, Colombia
Why EARTH?
How is EARTH University different?
Preparing Young Leaders
Our international faculty is committed to preparing young leaders in agricultural, environmental, and social sciences for the next generation.
Committed to Sustainable Development
EARTH University’s Governance bodies comprise notable scientists, academics, philanthropists, and executives committed to the sustainable development of the planet.
Two Campuses
Our students learn about crops and agricultural production in both humid and dry tropics thanks to our two campuses: Guácimo, with more than 3,600 ha, and Daniel Oduber Quirós in Guanacaste with more than 1,600 ha.
Diverse Student Body
The teaching and learning environment is enriched by a student population representing almost 60 countries from Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Professional Internship
In their third year, EARTH students complete a 15-week professional internship in more than 26 countries on five continents that transforms their way of thinking and researching.
Interact With Rural Communities
From the first year, students interact with rural communities in Costa Rica, allowing them to learn about the social and environmental problems faced by producers and helping them generate an awareness of sustainable development.
Alumni Leaders
There are almost 3,000 EARTH alumni currently leading companies, ministerial government portfolios, universities, research centers, and NGOs on five continents, contributing to the sustainable development of the planet.
ISO 50001 Certified
Since 2023, we have been ISO 50001 certified for Energy Management Systems, making us the first university in Costa Rica to achieve this milestone.
Green University
EARTH is a Green University. Our philosophy of sustainable production, under the model of learning-by-doing, promotes the use of clean technologies, biological control, botanical extracts, organic amendments, macro biota indicator of water quality, agroforestry, and forestry systems.
Commercial Bananas
EARTH is the only university in the world with 430 hectares of commercial bananas for export. Select markets such as Whole Foods in the U.S. and EDEKA in Germany promote and sell our sustainably produced bananas.
Make a Gift Today
We appreciate your support.