Ecology

1796 CANON U.S.A., INC.

Attn: Canon Envirothon
P.O. Box 855
League City, TX 77574-0855
800-825-5547, ext. 16
Fax: (281)332-5259
E-mail: kay-asher@nacdnet.org
Web Site: http://www.envirothon.org

To recognize and reward the outstanding problem-solving skills of teams of high school students in a natural resource competition.

Title of Award: Canon Envirothon Competition Scholarships and Prizes Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Natural resources; Soil science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: College scholarships are awarded to a total of 15 students (5 students on each of the 3 highest scoring teams). Funds Available: Students on the winning team at the international competition each receive $3,000 scholarships; students on the second-place team receive $2,000 scholarships; and students on the third-place team receive $1,000 scholarships. Funds must be used to pay educational expenses at a trade school, 2-year college, or 4-year college or university. For students on the fourth-through tenth-placed teams, Canon products are awarded (cameras or binoculars). Volunteer advisors coaching the 10 highest scoring teams also receive Canon products. The Envirothon Extra Mile Award is $100. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: The Envirothon is a problem-solving natural resource competition for high school students (grades 9-12 or equivalent home school ranking) in the United States and Canada. It is the largest high school environmental competition in North America. In most states and provinces, Envirothon is cosponsored by conservation district associations, local conservation districts, and cooperating state, federal, and provincial resource agencies. In the competition, teams of 5 high school students are tested on their knowledge of natural resources: soils and land use, forestry, wildlife, aquatic ecology, and a current environmental issue (recently: "Natural Resource Management in the Urban Environment"). Students visit 5 "in-the-field" test stations where they take written tests, conduct field work, make oral presentations, and respond to questions from the judges. Scores are based on preparation and presentation of a plan (60 points), application of data (80 points), quality of presentation (40 points), and compliance with required elements (20 points). The highest-scoring teams advance through local, regional, and state/provincial competitions to participate in the international contest. The Envirothon Extra Mile Award is awarded to the team that demonstrates the most spirit, cooperation, leadership, and friendship. Deadline for Receipt: Local and state/province competitions begin each year in April and continue through June. Winning teams then advance to the 5-day Canon Envirothon national finals in July or August at a site that changes annually. Additional Information: The Envirothon was started in 1979 by 3 Pennsylvania soil and water conservation districts. The first national competition was held in 1988. The Canon Envirothon is a year-long learning process that combines in-class study with hands-on field experiences. The Envirothon Extra Mile Award is sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts.

1797 GARDEN CLUB OF OHIO, INC.

c/o Margaret C. Bertin, Scholarship Committee Chair
530 Mapleview Drive
Seven Hills, OH 44131-3814
Tel: (216)524-2453
E-mail: pudgebert@aol.com
Web Site: http://gardenclubofohio.com/stateprojects.htm

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in horticulture or related fields.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Ohio Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Education; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Urban affairs/design/planning; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships, worth $21,300, were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are generally $1,000 or more per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are 1) first-year students at a 2-year institution or 2) college juniors, college seniors, or graduate students. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working on a degree in 1 of the following: agricultural education, horticulture, floriculture, landscape architecture, botany, biology, agronomy, forestry, environmental conservation (including engineering and law), plant pathology, environmental concerns, city planning, wildlife science, habitat or forest systems ecology, land management, or an allied subject. They must submit a completed application form, a transcript, a completed financial aid form, a personal statement of financial need and career goals, a list of extracurricular activities, 3 letters of recommendation, and a recent photograph. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in any state.

1798 LOUISIANA OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1885 Wooddale Boulevard
P.O. Box 91202
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202
Tel: (225)922-3258
Free: 800-259-LOAN, ext. 1012
Fax: (225)922-0790
E-mail: custserv@osfa.state.la.us
Web Site: http://www.osfa.state.la.us

To offer competitive scholarships to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students in Louisiana who are interested in working on a degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine science.

Title of Award: Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Marine biology; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, 60 students (30 new and 30 continuing) receive awards each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: Up to 5 years of undergraduate and 2 years of graduate study.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Louisiana who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, are not in default on an educational loan, have applied for state student aid, are or will enroll as a full-time student in a course of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine science from a Louisiana public college or university, and have earned at least a 2.5 GPA in high school or college (if appropriate). This is a merit-based award; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: The recipient agrees to complete a degree in 1 of the 3 eligible fields at a Louisiana public college or university offering these degrees or repay all scholarship funds received plus interest.

1799 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Attn: Environmental Educational Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Tel: (573)526-8411
Free: 800-334-6946
E-mail: daspec@dnr.state.mo.us
Web Site: http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/eesp

To provide financial assistance to underrepresented and minority students from Missouri who are or will be working on a bachelor's or master's degree in an environmental field.

Title of Award: Environmental Educational Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Criminal justice; Criminology; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Law enforcement; Natural resources; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and full-time enrollment.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority and underrepresented residents of Missouri who have graduated from an accredited high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who are already enrolled in college must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Applicants may be 1) engineering students in civil, chemical, environmental, mechanical, or agricultural engineering; 2) environmental students in geology, biology, wildlife management, planning, natural resources, or a closely-related course of study; 3) chemistry students in the field of environmental chemistry; or 4) law enforcement students in environmental law enforcement. They must submit a 1-page essay on their environmental education career goals. Selection is based on the essay, GPA and test scores, school and community activities, leadership, and character. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

1800 NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

1120 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 900
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)857-0166
Fax: (202)857-0162
E-mail: tom.kelsch@nfwf.org
Web Site: http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in studying or conducting research related to the field of conservation.

Title of Award: Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geography; Natural resources; Political science; Public administration; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 10 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $10,000. Funds must be used to cover expenses related to the recipients' studies, including tuition, fees, books, room, and board. Payments may supplement but not duplicate benefits from their educational institution or from other foundations, institutions, or organizations. The combined benefits from all sources may not exceed the recipient's educational expenses. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education in the United States and working on a graduate or undergraduate degree (sophomores and juniors in the current academic year only) in environmental science, natural resource management, biology, public policy, geography, political science, or a related discipline. Applicants must submit transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and an essay (up to 1,500 words) describing their academic objectives and focusing on a specific issue affecting the conservation of fish, wildlife, or plant species in the United States and the research or study they propose to address the issue. Selection is based on the merits of the proposed research or study, its significance to the field of conservation, its feasibility and overall quality, the innovativeness of the proposed research or study, the student's academic achievements, and their commitment to leadership in the conservation field. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 2001, is jointly sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

1801 OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Grants and Scholarships Division
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2146
Tel: (541)687-7395
Free: 800-452-8807, ext. 7395
Fax: (541)687-7419
E-mail: awardinfo@mercury.osac.state.or.us
Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us

To provide financial assistance for college to Eagle Scouts in Oregon interested in studying fields related to wildlife management.

Title of Award: Royden M. Bodley Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,400. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduates of high schools in the Boy Scouts of America Cascade Pacific Council. Applicants must have achieved the Eagle rank in Oregon and be attending or planning to attend college in the state. They must be interested in majoring in forestry, wildlife, environment, or a related field. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) with funds provided by the Oregon Community Foundation, 1221 S.W. Yamhill, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205, (503) 227-6846, Fax: (503) 274-7771.

1802 PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION

Attn: Education
1601 Elmerton Avenue
P.O. Box 67000
Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000
Tel: (717)705-7850
Fax: (717)705-7831
E-mail: swinham@state.pa.us
Web Site: http://www.fish.state.pa.us

To provide financial assistance to residents of Pennsylvania who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in an environmental discipline.

Title of Award: Ralph W. Abele Conservation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fisheries sciences/management; Forestry; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Pennsylvania residents who are high school seniors admitted to an approved institution of higher learning or students already enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in an environmental discipline, including fisheries, forestry, ecology, wildlife management, or environmental resource management. Selection is based on academic potential, interest in conservation education, and demonstrated commitment to conservation. First preference is given to seniors in, or graduates of, the Greenwood Area School District. Second preference is given to residents of Perry County and children of employees of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was first awarded in 1991.

1803 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION

Attn: Maggie Engler
2291 West Broadway
P.O. Box 8249
Missoula, MT 59807-8249
Tel: (406)523-4500
Free: 800-CALL ELK, ext. 496
Fax: (406)523-4550
E-mail: mengler@rmef.org
Web Site: http://www.rmef.org/pages/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are majoring in wildlife studies.

Title of Award: Wildlife Leadership Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. In addition, recipients are given an engraved plaque and a 1-year membership in the foundation. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in a recognized wildlife program at a 4-year college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be juniors or seniors, have at least 1 semester or 2 quarters remaining in their degree program, and be scheduled to enroll as full-time students the following fall semester/quarter. Previous recipients of this award are ineligible. Selection is based on hobbies and leisure activities (5 points), leadership activities (25 points), employment experience (5 points), a 300-word essay on how wildlife fits into specified federal laws (15 points), a 300-word essay on what they believe to be the most important conservation issues facing North American during the next 10 years (20 points), a 250-word essay on the role of hunting in conservation (15 points), and a 100-word statement on their career goals and objectives (5 points). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1990.

1804 RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY-BURTON L. SPILLER CHAPTER

c/o Carole Dyer
1058 River Road
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
E-mail: rcdyer@gwi.net

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Maine interested in continuing their education in the field of wildlife conservation.

Title of Award: Burton L. Spiller Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Criminal justice; Criminology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Law enforcement; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Maine who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in wildlife conservation. That includes wildlife law enforcement, forestry, or biology management. Applicants must submit a brief resume that includes their past experiences and plans for future endeavors. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1805 SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL-ALASKA CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 558
Palmer, AK 99645-0558
E-mail: dau@mtaonline.net
Web Site: http://www.aksafariclub.org/hot_topics.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Alaska who have participated in hunting activities and plan on majoring in a field related to wildlife management in college.

Title of Award: Alaska Chapter College Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Natural resources; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Funds, which are paid to the student's institution, must be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, or required equipment. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to graduating high school seniors in Alaska who have an excellent academic record, have participated in hunting activities, can demonstrate financial need, and plan to major in a field related to wildlife management, wildlife biology, or natural resource management in college. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to document participation in local or national conservation activities. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, financial need, planned major, and participation in conservation activities, shooting sports programs, and hunting sports. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1806 SANDPIPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Attn: Ann Christensen
535 West Yosemite Avenue
Manteca, CA 95337
Tel: (209)239-7460
Fax: (209)239-1571
E-mail: Ann@sandpipertech.com
Web Site: http://sandpipertech.com/grants.html

To provide cash and equipment grants to wildlife biology undergraduate and graduate students in the United States and Canada.

Title of Award: Sandpiper Technologies Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 13 students and 1 nonprofit researcher received these grants. Funds Available: Students are able to use the equipment at no charge. Small cash grants are available to graduate students. Duration: Usually 3 to 6 weeks. The equipment is provided between regular rentals to wildlife consultants.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Applicants must be interested in conducting wildlife biology research that requires the use of specialized equipment manufactured by the sponsor. They must submit a brief description of their research project, a brief statement of how they intend to use the equipment to further their research, and the best times for them to use the equipment. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1997. Grantees are required to prepay shipping costs, deposit $500 or a letter from their department chair acknowledging responsibility for equipment, and complete a rental agreement and damage waiver form.

1807 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-ALL OHIO CHAPTER

c/o Doug Deardorff, Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 436
Kenton, OH 43326-0436
Tel: (419)673-7238, ext. 3
E-mail: doug.deardorff@oh.usda.gov
Web Site: http://www.ohiochapterswcs.org

To provide financial assistance to Ohio residents who are working on an undergraduate degree in a field related to natural resources conservation.

Title of Award: All Ohio Chapter Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Geology; Landscape architecture and design; Natural resources; Resource management; Soil science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Ohio who are enrolled at a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the state. Applicants must be working on a degree in a natural resources conservation program, including agricultural engineering, agronomy, biology, environmental engineering, forestry, geology, land use planning, landscape architecture, plant science, resource management, soil science, or wildlife management. They must submit a 1-page statement describing their background, objectives of their educational goals, and career plans. Selection is based on that statement, transcript, 3 references, leadership and awards in college activities, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1808 IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA-MINNESOTA DIVISION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
555 Park Street, Suite 140
St. Paul, MN 55103-2110
Tel: (651)221-0215
E-mail: ikes@minnesotaikes.org
Web Site: http://www.minnesotaikes.org

To provide financial assistance to Minnesota residents who are studying an environmental field in college.

Title of Award: Minnesota Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental law; Environmental science; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Minnesota who are in at least their second year of college. Applicants must be majoring in environmental education, environmental law, wildlife management, or some other conservation-oriented program. They must be U.S. citizens and able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their belief in conservation and what the future holds for them (including their educational plans and career goals), a transcript, a description of their program of study, and 2 letters of recommendation. An interview may be requested. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.