Pursuing a degree in forestry can lead to a fulfilling and rewarding career in preserving and managing our natural resources. However, the cost of tuition and other expenses can be a major barrier for many students. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 10 scholarships specifically designed for forestry students to help alleviate the financial burden and make their educational dreams a reality. From national organizations to local foundations, these scholarships offer a range of opportunities for students to fund their education and pursue their passion for forestry. Keep reading to discover the various scholarship options available for forestry students.
Peters Foundation, Corp. Scholarship – $2,500-$5,000 per year (for up to 4 years)
The Peters Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are interested in pursuing studies in the field of environment, conservation, and forestry at any accredited college or studies in primary or secondary education at a Christian college. Applicants must attend colleges located in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, or Colorado.
Harry Hampton Fund Scholarship – $5,000 per year (for up to 4 years)
The Harry Hampton Fund Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship awarded annually to a student who resides in South Carolina. Applicants must be high school seniors who intend to attend an institution of higher learning in the state with a major area of study in wildlife, fisheries, forestry, biology, zoology, marine science, environmental science or related fields.
Wallace F. Pate Scholarship – $5,000
The Wallace F. Pate Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to a high school senior in South Carolina who intends to study a natural resource discipline at a college or university within the state. Applicants must be residents of South Carolina and plan to study wildlife, fisheries, forestry, biology, zoology, marine science, environmental science, or related fields at a South Carolina higher education institution.
Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship – $2,000 for up to 3 years (undergraduate), $3,000 for up to 2 years (graduate)
The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship is offered through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. This scholarship is awarded annually to one undergraduate and one graduate student who are pursuing degrees in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a Louisiana public college or university. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years of undergraduate study and up to two years of graduate study.
Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship – Varies
Offered by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), the Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship is annually awarded to graduating high school seniors in the community who are interested in natural resource studies. Each applicant must be a graduating high school senior or high school graduate, be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited two- or four-year community college, college, or university, study in a natural resource field such as fish or wildlife biology, conservation or management, air quality, botany, conservation education, ecology, forestry, hydrology, soils, pollution control or water quality, and have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Additionally, all applicants must have their permanent address in Boone, Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, or Winnebago Counties.
National Garden Clubs Scholarship – $4,000
The National Garden Club Scholarship annually provides scholarships for students interested in horticulture and the environment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents, be full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending an accredited U.S. college or university, have a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, and be planning a career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture. Scholarships are open to juniors, seniors and graduate students pursuing a Master’s Degree.
LSP Association Scholarship Fund – $5,000
The Licensed Site Professionals Association (LSPA) annually awards scholarships to LSPA members and their family members in New England who are pursuing environmental careers. Applicants must be members or immediate family members of LSPA members, be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited New England college or university, and/or be Massachusetts residents who are enrolled in a public or private Massachusetts college or university pursuing a major that will lead to an LSP or environmental profession.
GCFM Horticultural Scholarship – Varies
Offered by the Garden Club Federation of Maine (GCFM), the Horticultural Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to undergraduate upperclassmen and graduate students studying horticulture or a related field. Applicants must be undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors, fifth-year landscape architects, or graduate students who are legal residents of Maine. Applicants must study horticulture or a related field, and may not be related to a GCFM Board Member.
New York Water Environment Association Environmental Career Scholarship – $12,000
The New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) annually offers scholarships to local students interested in pursuing environment-related careers. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, be New York State residents, and be enrolled full-time in a B.S. or B.E. degree program with an environmental emphasis. The scholarship is paid out over a course of four years.
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program – Full tuition, room and board
The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is a full-tuition and employment track program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The scholarship provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board of each year for up to 4 years to students pursuing agriculture-related bachelor’s degrees. Applicants must be attending one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities, study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines, be a U.S. citizen, and have above a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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