Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Scholarship

Name: Native American Fish & Wildlife Society (NAFWS) Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,500 – $2,500 per recipient

Information and Eligibility:
The Native American Fish & Wildlife Society offers scholarships to Indigenous students pursuing education in natural resources, wildlife biology, fisheries, environmental science, conservation, or related fields. The program supports Native American and Alaska Native students who are committed to careers in natural resource stewardship and tribal environmental management.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Tribal Affiliation: Applicant must be a member of a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native tribal entity.
• Field of Study: Enrolled in or planning to enroll in a degree program related to natural resources, fisheries, wildlife, conservation, environmental science or tribal resource management.
• Academic Level: Undergraduate, graduate, or PhD level students in good academic standing pursuing eligible disciplines.

Application Requirements:

• Completed NAFWS scholarship application form.
• Official or unofficial transcript showing academic performance.
• Résumé or personal statement describing educational and career goals, involvement in natural resource/community work, and how the scholarship will support their path.
• Letter(s) of recommendation from faculty, tribal resource professionals or mentors familiar with applicant’s potential.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement and potential for success in the selected natural resource discipline.
• Commitment to Indigenous resource stewardship, tribal ecosystems, or community benefit.
• Quality of application materials including statement and recommendations.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship funds are awarded and disbursed by the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society directly to the recipient’s institution or to the scholarship recipient to cover tuition, fees, books or qualified educational expenses.
• Award amounts and number of recipients may vary each year depending on available funding source and region (national and regional award components exist).

Deadline:

• July

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