Forestry

2517 ASSOCIATED OREGON LOGGERS, INC.

P.O. Box 12339
Salem, OR 97309-0339
Tel: (503)364-1330
Free: 800-452-6023
Fax: (503)364-0836
E-mail: aol@oregonloggers.org
Web Site: http://www.oregonloggers.org/member.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Oregon who are children or grandchildren of members of Associated Oregon Loggers (AOL) and planning to major in a forest resource production field of study.

Title of Award: AOL Member Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of AOL regular members. Applicants must be planning to attend a 4-year college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters to major in a forest resource production field of study, including forest management, forest engineering, and forest products. They must submit a statement of their educational and career goals, information on school and community activities, a list of honors and awards, and a description of their work experience. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a 4-year college or university.

2518 ASSOCIATED OREGON LOGGERS, INC.

P.O. Box 12339
Salem, OR 97309-0339
Tel: (503)364-1330
Free: 800-452-6023
Fax: (503)364-0836
E-mail: aol@oregonloggers.org
Web Site: http://www.oregonloggers.org/non_member.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Oregon who are planning to major in a forest resource production field of study.

Title of Award: Associated Oregon Loggers Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in Oregon who will be attending a 4-year college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Applicants must be planning to major in a forest resource production field of study, including forest management, forest engineering, and forest products. They must submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, verification of college acceptance, and an original essay (up to 3 pages) on "What challenges do you see in the field of forestry and what are your views on meeting these challenges?" Selection is based on academic record, SAT or ACT scores, relevant experiences, and thought process, grammatical usage, and expression in the required essay. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Finalists may be interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend a 4-year college or university.

2519 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY REGION, INC.

Attn: Scholarships
4455 West Lawrence Street
P.O. Box 563
Appleton, WI 54912-0563
Tel: (920)830-1290
Fax: (920)830-1293
E-mail: cffvr@cffoxvalley.org
Web Site: http://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarship_fundslist.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Wisconsin who are working on a degree related to gardening.

Title of Award: Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students at colleges and universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design/architecture, botany, forestry, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental studies, city planning, land management, or a related field. They must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation. Information is also available from Carolyn A. Craig, WGCF Scholarship Chair, 900 North Shore Drive, New Richmond, WI 54017-9466, (715) 246-6242, E-mail: cacraig@frontiernet.net.

2520 CONNECTICUT FOREST AND PARK ASSOCIATION

16 Meriden Road
Rockfall, CT 06481-2961
Tel: (860)346-2372
Fax: (860)347-7463
E-mail: info@ctwoodlands.org
Web Site: http://www.ctwoodlands.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of Connecticut interested in studying forestry or forest management at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Title of Award: James L. Goodwin Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 to 10 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,000 per year. Funds may be used for tuition or living costs. Payment is made only to the institution. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Connecticut residents who are graduating high school seniors, currently enrolled in college, or graduate students. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend the University of Connecticut or another school accredited in forest management. Selection is based on financial need, academic record, and a personal statement on why the applicant in interested in forestry or forest management. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1992. Recipients are expected to communicate in writing at least twice a year with the association, to provide an informal account of their progress and any special circumstances bearing on financial need. They must also arrange with their college for a copy of their semester grades to be forwarded to the association.

2521 CONNECTICUT TREE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION, INC.

58 Old Post Road
P.O. Box 356
Northford, CT 06472-0356
Tel: (203)484-2512; 888-919-2872 within CT
Fax: (203)484-2512
Web Site: http://www.ctpa.org/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance to college students from Connecticut who are preparing for a career in tree care.

Title of Award: Connecticut Tree Protective Association Arborist Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Connecticut residents who are working full time on a bachelor's or associate degree in urban forestry or arboriculture. Applicants must be preparing for a career in tree care; preference is given to students who plan to practice arboriculture in Connecticut. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Priority is given to applicants who demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: This program, funded by the Oscar P. Stone Research Trust Fund, established in 1994.

2522 FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF CONNECTICUT, INC.

14 Business Park Drive
P.O. Box 854
Branford, CT 06405-0854
Tel: (203)488-5528
Fax: (203)488-5528
E-mail: gardenclubs@ctgardenclubs.org
Web Site: http://www.ctgardenclubs.org/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are interested in majoring in horticulture-related fields at a Connecticut college or university.

Title of Award: Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending upon the availability of funds. Funds Available: Stipends are generally about $1,000 each. Funds are sent to the recipient's school in 2 equal installments. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be legal residents of Connecticut who are studying at a college or university in the state in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, land management, or related subjects. They must be entering their junior or senior year of college or be a graduate student, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the Connecticut State Scholarship Chair, Mary Gray, 18 Long Hill Farm Road, Guilford, CT 06437, (203) 458-2784.

2523 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: ffgc@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Bernese B. Davis Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: Melbasoup@aol.com.

2524 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: ffgc@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Velma Bernecker Gwinn Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: Melbasoup@aol.com.

2525 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: ffgc@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida students majoring or planning to major in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Hazel Simmons Hodges Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are either high school seniors planning to enroll in a Florida college or current Florida college students entering their sophomore year. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in ecology, horticulture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, marine biology, city planning, botany, or allied subjects. U.S. citizenship is required. Preference is given to students who were members of a high school gardener club. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: Melbasoup@aol.com.

2526 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: ffgc@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida high school seniors who are interested in majoring in a field related to horticulture in college.

Title of Award: Elizabeth McCullagh Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Entomology; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Natural resources; Urban affairs/design/planning; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are high school seniors and planning to attend a college or university in the state. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be interested in majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, butterflies, city planning, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design and architecture, marine biology, management of natural resources, native plants and wildlife, water management, xeriscaping, or a related subject. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: Melbasoup@aol.com. If the recipient's GPA drops below 3.0, the second installment of the scholarship is not provided.

2527 FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.

Attn: Office Manager
1400 South Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789-5662
Tel: (407)647-7016
Fax: (407)647-5479
E-mail: ffgc@earthlink.net
Web Site: http://www.ffgc.org/scholarships/index.html

To provide financial aid to Florida undergraduates and graduate students majoring in designated areas related to gardening.

Title of Award: Agnes McIntosh Garden Club Objectives Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Marine biology; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. The funds are sent directly to the recipient's school and distributed semiannually. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Florida residents who are enrolled as full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students in a Florida college. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be in financial need, and be majoring in ecology, horticulture, landscape design, conservation, botany, forestry, marine biology, city planning, or allied subjects. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic record, commitment to career, character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Melba Campbell, College Scholarships Chair, 6065 21st Street S.W., Vero Beach, FL 32968-9427, (772) 778-1023, E-mail: Melbasoup@aol.com.

2528 GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MAINE

c/o Mark Ericson
515 Little River Road
Lebanon, ME 04027
Tel: (207)457-2188
Web Site: http://www.mainegardenclubs.com

To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are upper-division or graduate students working on a garden-related degree.

Title of Award: Garden Club Federation of Maine Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are residents of Maine. Applicants must be majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental control, city planning, or another garden-related field. Selection is based on goals, activities, academic achievement, personal commitment, 3 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2529 GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.

c/o Nancy Donaldson
4 Sunday Drive
Beverly, MA 01915-1586
Web Site: http://www.gcfm.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of Massachusetts interested in fields related to gardening in college.

Title of Award: Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who have been residents of Massachusetts for at least 1 year. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, conservation, forestry, agronomy, city planning, environmental concerns, land management, botany, biology, or an allied subject. Along with their application, they must submit official transcripts; a brief essay about their goals, aspirations, and career plans; a list of their activities, including special honors and/or leadership positions; 3 letters of recommendation; and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2530 GARDEN CLUB OF KENTUCKY, INC.

616 Pleasant Street
Paris, KY 40361
Tel: (859)987-6158
Web Site: http://www.gardenclubky.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in fields related to gardening at colleges in Kentucky.

Title of Award: Garden Club of Kentucky Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Botany; Forestry; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Since this program was established in 1982, it has awarded 182 scholarships worth $98,400. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students majoring in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, plant science, city planning, forestry, or allied subjects at colleges in Kentucky. Additional Information: Information is also available from Judy Royse, 329 Jasselin Road, Lexington, KY 40503-2016, (859) 276-1857.

2531 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.

2532 IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Attn: Agricultural Foundation
5400 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Tel: (515)225-5418
Fax: (515)225-5419
E-mail: awardlow@ifbf.org
Web Site: http://www.ifbf.org

To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) interested in studying an agricultural-related field in college.

Title of Award: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Education; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Health care services; Horticulture; Marketing and distribution; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 54 each year: 6 in each of the 9 IFBF districts. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher in college.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children of members of the federation who are planning to attend or are currently attending an accredited college, university, or community college. Applicants must be working toward a degree in 1 of the following occupational areas related to agriculture or agribusiness: production, horticulture, sales and service, products and processing, forestry, conservation, mechanization, research, economics, education, or agricultural health (occupational health and/or veterinary science). They must submit a 500-word essay on their professional goals and objectives, including the contributions they expect to make to agriculture and/or agribusiness and the rural community and how this scholarship will help them achieve those goals. Selection is based on that essay, academic performance and honors, ACT score, class rank, 2 letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2533 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.

2534 NATIONAL HARDWOOD LUMBER ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 34518
Memphis, TN 38184-0518
Tel: (901)377-1818
Fax: (901)382-6419
E-mail: info@natlhardwood.org
Web Site: http://www.natlhardwood.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in forestry or a related field.

Title of Award: National Hardwood Lumber Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 3 at $1,500 and 1 at $500 Funds Available: The stipend is either $1,500 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to full-time undergraduate or graduate students working on a degree in wood science, forestry, or a related field at a technical college, junior college, or university. Applicants must have completed 12 credit hours in their chosen major and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Along with their application, they must submit a personal letter of intent, 3 letters of recommendation, a complete resume, and an official transcript. Selection is based on academic achievement and career goals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2535 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.

2536 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.

2537 PINE TREE STATE 4-H FOUNDATION

c/o University of Maine
5741 Libby Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5741
Tel: (207)581-3739
Free: 800-287-0274
Fax: (207)581-1387
E-mail: fschlutt@umext.maine.edu
Web Site: http://www.umaine.edu/4hfoundation/funding.htm

To provide financial assistance to 4-H members in Maine who are interested in studying fields related to commercial farming, fishing, or forest products in college.

Title of Award: Farm Credit of Maine Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Business; Fisheries sciences/management; Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) seniors who are graduating from a Maine high school, and 2) residents of Maine who have graduated from high school but have delayed going to college for no more than 1 year. Applicants must be interested in majoring in a field related to commercial farming, fishing, or forest products, or in another field with the intent to work in businesses related to those industries. They must be involved in 4-H activities. Selection is based primarily on academic achievement and 4-H activities; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2538 PROFESSIONAL LOGGING CONTRACTORS OF MAINE

P.O. Box 400
Fort Kent, ME 04743
Tel: (207)834-3835; 888-300-6614
Fax: (207)834-3845
E-mail: brawders@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.maineloggers.org

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Maine who are interested in preparing for a career in the forest products industry.

Title of Award: Hollis Hanington Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid after successful completion of the first semester of college. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors in high school (and home-schooled students) who are residents of Maine. Applicants must be planning to enter college to prepare for a career in the forest products industry. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2539 RAILWAY TIE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Education and Information Committee
115 Commerce Drive, Suite C
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Tel: (770)460-5553
Fax: (770)460-5573
E-mail: ties@rta.org
Web Site: http://www.rta.org

To provide financial aid to upper-division college students who are enrolled in accredited forestry schools.

Title of Award: John Mabry Forestry Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,250 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors at accredited forestry schools. Selection is based on leadership qualities, career objectives, scholastic achievement, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2540 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.

2541 SOCIETY OF COMMERCIAL ARBORICULTURE

P.O. Box 3129
Champaign, IL 61826-3129
E-mail: slillg@isa-arbor.com
Web Site: http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/~isa.sca

To provide financial assistance to college students majoring in arboriculture, urban forestry, or horticulture.

Title of Award: Society of Commercial Arboriculture Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Forestry; Horticulture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified); funds are sent to the student upon receipt of proof of enrollment. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Open to students who are enrolled full time in college, have at least 3 months of work experience with a tree service firm, and are majoring in arboriculture, urban forestry, or horticulture. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page statement describing goals and aspirations, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, a transcript, and a letter of reference from the tree service employer. Selection is not based on need or grades but on career goals and work experience. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Sal Pezzion, P.O. Box 271, Greenlawn, NY 11040, Fax: (631) 421-0732.

2542 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.

2543 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY-MISSOURI SHOW-ME CHAPTER

c/o Natural Resources Conservation Service
Parkade Center, Suite 250
601 Business Loop 70 West
Columbia, MO 65203-2546
Tel: (573)876-0912
Web Site: http://swcs.missouri.edu

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students at Missouri colleges and universities interested in preparing for a career in natural resources conservation.

Title of Award: Betty Broemmelsiek Memorial Conservation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Business; Education; Engineering, Agricultural; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Fisheries sciences/management; Forestry; Natural resources; Sociology; Soil science; Water resources Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: First place is $1,000 and second place is $500. Payment is made directly to the college or university. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and full-time undergraduate students who are attending or planning to attend a Missouri institution of higher education. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in a natural resource conservation or resourcerelated field, including soil science, planned land use management, fisheries, forestry management, agricultural engineering, hydrology, rural sociology, agronomy, agricultural economics, education, water management, or a related environmental field. They must submit 2 letters of recommendation; an essay on a topic that changes annually; a list of positions of leadership in such organizations as the Soil and Water Conservation Society, 4-H, FFA, and student groups; publishing and speaking activities in which they participate; and their most recent high school, college, or university transcript. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Beverly Maltsberger, Buchanan County Extension Center, 4125 Mitchell Avenue, P.O. Box 7077, St. Joseph, MO 64507-7077, E-mail: maltsbergerb@missouri.edu.

2544 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY

Attn: TAPPI Foundation
15 Technology Parkway South
Norcross, GA 30092
Tel: (770)209-7536
Free: 800-332-8686
Fax: (770)446-6947
E-mail: vedmondson@tappi.org
Web Site: http://www.tappi.org

To provide financial assistance to college students enrolled in a school of forest resources in the South.

Title of Award: Charles S. Gardner Memorial Scholarship in Forest Resources Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Paper science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to rising sophomores who are enrolled in a school of forest resources located in 1 of the southern states. Applicants must summarize their goals after graduation. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by MOTAG-South (the Millyard Operations Technical Advancement Group-South), a subcommittee of the Fiber Raw Material Supply Committee of the TAPPI Pulp Manufacture Division.

2545 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY

Attn: TAPPI Foundation
15 Technology Parkway South
Norcross, GA 30092
Tel: (770)209-7536
Free: 800-332-8686
Fax: (770)446-6947
E-mail: vedmondson@tappi.org
Web Site: http://www.tappi.org

To provide financial assistance to college students enrolled in a school of forest resources in the South.

Title of Award: James A. Holekamp Memorial Scholarship in Forest Resources Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Paper science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to rising sophomores who are enrolled in a school of forest resources located in 1 of the southern states. Applicants must include a summary of their goals after graduation. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is sponsored by MOTAG-South (the Millyard Operations Technical Advancement Group-South), a subcommittee of the Fiber Raw Material Supply Committee of the TAPPI Pulp Manufacture Division.

2546 TEXAS FFA ASSOCIATION

614 East 12th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Tel: (512)480-8045
Fax: (512)472-0555
E-mail: txffa@texasffa.org
Web Site: http://www.texasffa.org/ffa/tfa-achs.html

To recognize and reward, with college scholarships, FFA members in Texas who demonstrate outstanding performance in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.

Title of Award: Texas FFA Proficiency Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Business; Business administration; Communications; Dairy science; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Equine studies; Food science and technology; Forestry; Home Economics; Horticulture; Landscape architecture and design; Natural resources; Parks and recreation; Poultry science; Technology; Turfgrass management; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 49 each year. Funds Available: Each state winner receives a plaque and a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who either are current high school students or graduated from high school within the past year. High school graduates must have completed at least 3 full years of instruction in agricultural education. Applicants must have participated in an SAE program either in a placement type or an entrepreneurship type. Placement SAE programs involve work or experience-only (paid or unpaid) activities, including directed laboratory, improvement, and research/experimentation experiences; examples include working at a nursery, grooming at a horse stable, developing a research program, or volunteering at a local park. Entrepreneurship SAE programs involve ownership of an agricultural production or agribusiness enterprise. The award areas include agricultural communications, agricultural mechanics design and fabrication, agricultural mechanics energy systems, agricultural mechanics repair and maintenance, agricultural processing, agricultural sales, agricultural services, beef production, dairy production, diversified agricultural production, diversified crop production, diversified horticulture, diversified livestock production, emerging agricultural technology, environmental sciences and natural resources management, equine science, fiber and/or oil crop production, floriculture, food science and technology, forage production, forest management and products, fruit production, grain production, home and/or community development, landscape management, nursery operations, outdoor recreation, poultry production, sheep production, small animal production and care, specialty animal production, specialty crop production, swine production, turf grass management, vegetable production, and wildlife production and management. In some of those areas, students compete separately for placement types and entrepreneurship types; in other areas, placement SAE programs compete with entrepreneurship SAE programs. The total number of award areas varies each year, depending on the areas offered and whether there are separate or combined placement and entrepreneurship competitions. Recently, a total of 49 award areas were offered. Students are first judged at their chapter on their SAE program, with winners advancing to the district level, then to the area level, and finally to the state level. Selection is based on 1) skills and competencies learned that relate to an agricultural career field; 2) financial achievements, including growth in scope; 3) personal growth and development through FFA activities; 4) evidence of student accomplishments based on available resources and opportunities; and 5) communication skills, as demonstrated in the written portions of applications and clear concise answers during interviews. Deadline for Receipt: Area winning applications must be submitted to the state office by May of each year.

2547 VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: info@vsac.org
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org

To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in an agriculture-related field in college.

Title of Award: Vermont Feed Dealers and Manufacturers Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Botany; Equine studies; Forestry; Horticulture; Soil science; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students in Vermont who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary degree program in agriculture, including but not limited to animal sciences, equine studies, agribusiness, plant and soil science, forestry, horticulture, and veterinary medicine or technology. Selection is based on a letter of recommendation and required essays. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2548 VIRGINIA DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

c/o Catherine Rafferty, Scholarship Chair
10101 Sanders Court
Great Falls, VA 22066-2526
Web Site: http://www.vadar.org/history.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Virginia who wish to study designated fields in college.

Title of Award: Virginia DAR Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Forestry; Genealogy; History, American; Home Economics; Medicine; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Virginia who plan to attend a Virginia college or university. Applicants must be planning to work on a degree in the field of science, medicine, conservation, ecology, forestry, home arts, genealogical research, or American history. Along with their application, they must submit a 1,000-word letter giving their reasons for interest in the scholarship, a transcript of grades, a letter of recommendation from a teacher in their chosen field, and documentation of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2549 WESTERN WOOD PRESERVERS INSTITUTE

7017 N.E. Highway 99, Suite 108
Vancouver, WA 98665
Tel: (360)693-9958
Fax: (360)693-9967
E-mail: info@wwpinstitute.org
Web Site: http://www.wwpinstitute.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in the treated wood industry.

Title of Award: Western Wood Preservers Institute Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Forestry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students with a serious existing or potential interest in a career in the pressure treated wood products or supporting industry. Applicants must submit an essay explaining why they are interested in the industry and how their educational efforts might be applied in the treated wood or supporting industries. Selection is based on academic performance, personal achievements, leadership potential, and financial need. A telephone interview may be required. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.