Compliance & Risks Launches $5,000 Scholarship for Future Corporate Sustainability Leaders
Applications open October 15, 2025 | $5,000 award | U.S. undergraduates
At Compliance & Risks, we’ve always believed that corporate sustainability isn’t just about compliance – it’s about leadership. For more than two decades, we’ve partnered with global enterprises to help them navigate regulatory change, build resilient businesses, and bring sustainable products to market. Now, as the next generation prepares to step into an era defined by environmental responsibility, ethical governance, and rapid transformation, we’re proud to invest in the leaders who will shape what comes next.
We’re proud to launch the Compliance & Risks Corporate Sustainability Scholarship – a $5,000 award supporting undergraduate students in the United States who aspire to lead in corporate sustainability and ESG strategy. Applications open October 15, 2025, with funds disbursed ahead of the Fall 2026 academic term.
This scholarship isn’t just financial aid. It’s a statement of belief: that the future of sustainable business depends on equipping emerging leaders with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to drive change.
Compliance & Risks Corporate Sustainability Scholarship
Supporting undergraduates who aspire to lead in corporate sustainability and ESG strategy.
Why We’re Launching This Scholarship
Sustainability used to be an add-on. Today, it’s a business imperative that influences market access, brand trust, and long-term value creation. Companies don’t just need policies – they need people who can interpret regulations, connect ESG strategy to growth, and turn complexity into action.
For us, this scholarship is personal. Over the last 20+ years, Compliance & Risks has worked alongside regulatory experts, engineers, lawyers, sustainability managers, and innovators who have pushed industries forward. We know how crucial it is to have smart, motivated people at the table. This program reflects our commitment to nurturing that next generation – the future compliance leaders, ESG strategists, and change-makers who will define the decades ahead.
“At Compliance & Risks, we believe that corporate sustainability is not only about meeting today’s needs, but shaping a future where businesses thrive in harmony with society and the environment. Tomorrow’s leaders will be those who can balance profitability with responsibility, innovation with ethics, and growth with stewardship of our planet.”
Joe Skulski, CEO, Compliance & Risks
About the Compliance & Risks Corporate Sustainability Scholarship
The Compliance & Risks Corporate Sustainability Scholarship provides $5,000 to one outstanding undergraduate student each year. The funds can be applied toward tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses, helping to reduce financial barriers that often limit students’ opportunities to fully pursue their studies and leadership ambitions.
Key Scholarship Details
- Award Amount: $5,000
- Number of Awards: 1
- Application Opens: October 15, 2025
- Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
- Winner Notified: June 1, 2026
- Funds Disbursed: July 1, 2026 (ahead of Fall 2026 tuition deadlines)
- Eligibility: Open to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at accredited 4-year U.S. colleges or universities
Who Should Apply?
We especially encourage applications from students pursuing majors in business, governance, policy, and sustainability leadership, including programs in:
- Business & Management
- Business Administration (Sustainability/ESG focus)
- Accounting (sustainability reporting/audit)
- Finance (sustainable finance/ESG investing)
- Economics (environmental/resource)
- Law, Policy & Governance
- Public Policy (environmental/sustainability)
- Political Science (governance/regulatory focus)
- International Relations (global sustainability & governance)
- Sustainability Leadership
- Sustainability Management / Corporate Sustainability
- Environmental Policy & Management
- Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies (business/governance orientation)
If your program doesn’t match these titles exactly but is closely related – still apply! What matters most is your vision for a career in corporate sustainability and your drive to lead.
Compliance & Risks Corporate Sustainability Scholarship
Supporting undergraduates who aspire to lead in corporate sustainability and ESG strategy.
How Do We Select the Scholarship Winner?
Applications are screened for eligibility, then reviewed by a Compliance & Risks committee using a standardized rubric. We look for:
- Academic achievement
- Clear career vision in corporate sustainability/ESG
- Leadership potential (initiatives, impact, responsibility)
- Authentic passion for building sustainable, resilient businesses
Key Dates (Mark Your Calendar!)
- Applications open: October 15, 2025
- Deadline: April 15, 2026 (complete applications only)
- Review: April 15 – May 15, 2026
- Winner notified: June 1, 2026
- Funds disbursed: July 1, 2026 (ahead of Fall 2026 tuition deadlines)
- Public announcement: Summer 2026 (Compliance & Risks blog + social)
TLDR: How to Apply
- Complete the online application
- Upload a single PDF application package.
- Submit by April 15, 2026. Only complete, on-time applications will be considered.
Questions? Contact marketing@complianceandrisks.com.
Shaping the Future, Together
This scholarship represents a long-term investment – not just in one student each year, but in the future of sustainable business leadership. As regulatory landscapes grow more complex and expectations rise, the need for skilled professionals who can drive corporate sustainability forward has never been greater.
By supporting talented students today, we’re building the foundation for tomorrow’s compliance officers, sustainability strategists, and corporate leaders – the people who will shape industries, influence policy, and ensure that business and society move forward together.
If you’re an undergraduate student passionate about corporate sustainability, or if you know someone who is, we encourage you to apply, share, and help spread the word.
Together, we can empower the next generation to lead with purpose.
About Compliance & Risks
Compliance & Risks empowers global enterprises to unlock market access and confidently navigate regulatory complexity. With a 20-year legacy in regulatory intelligence, we help beloved global brands manage product and corporate sustainability obligations, transforming compliance into a force multiplier for enterprise growth. More information at complianceandrisks.com.
Compliance & Risks Corporate Sustainability Scholarship
Supporting undergraduates who aspire to lead in corporate sustainability and ESG strategy.
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