The Women’s Wildlife Conservation Scholarship, established by the NRA Women’s Policies Committee, is a renewable one-year $5,000 scholarship available to full-time college sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Thank you for your interest in the field of wildlife management, forestry, parks, or fish and wildlife conservation.
Scholarship Details
- Supports students pursuing degrees in wildlife management, forestry, parks, fish and wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, wildlife biology, conservation, or related environmental fields.
- Research projects may also be considered for eligibility.
- Selection is based on conservation knowledge, understanding of natural resource issues, and commitment to becoming a conservation leader.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a female undergraduate student enrolled in a recognized conservation or environmental-related degree program.
- Must be enrolled full-time as a college sophomore, junior, or senior with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Application Process
- Complete and submit the scholarship application.
- Prepare and attach a one-page typed statement describing your career goals and explaining how the scholarship will help you achieve them, including how you would use the award.
- Attach your current official college transcript.
- Obtain and submit two letters of recommendation from professors, mentors, or employers.
- Write and submit a 350-500 word essay addressing one or more of the following topics: the American System of Wildlife Funding, the importance of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation to wildlife sustainability, or whether a state constitutional right to hunt is important and why.
If you are passionate about protecting wildlife and preserving natural resources, this scholarship is an excellent opportunity to support your education and career goals. Take the time to submit a thoughtful application that demonstrates your dedication to conservation and your leadership potential.
