NCWF Scholarship Application

To qualify for NCWF’s scholarships, you must be enrolled full-time at an accredited North Carolina university or college, including two-year institutions, pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate degree. Rising freshmen are not eligible to apply. Applicants who meet the full criteria and submit all required materials by the deadline will be considered. Your major must be in the area(s) of wildlife, fisheries, forestry, conservation or the environment with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

All applications and required documents must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard
Time (EST), on Friday, June 16, 2023.

Application Submission Requirements:

  • Completed application.
  • Unofficial copy of transcript(s) from all colleges or universities you have attended.
  • A screenshot of your fall registration or other proof of enrollment.
  • To be considered for the $2500 Leadership Grant, a letter of recommendation from your advisor is required.
  • Proof of residence for those living in Forsyth County (not required for any other applicants.)
  • Optional, but recommended: Resume, or curriculum vitae (CV) with abstract of research activities.

Contact Information

Do you live in Forsyth County?(Required)
If yes, please submit a copy of your driver's license or other proof of residency with your application.
Permanent Address - (the award will be sent to this address)(Required)
Current Mailing Address(Required)

Scholastic Information

References

Provide two references not related to you who could provide an appraisal of your academic performance and career potential:
Do you wish to be considered for the NCWF Conservation Leadership Grant?(Required)
If so, a letter of recommendation from your advisor is required. Letters may be directed to “NCWF Scholarship Awards Committee” and submitted with the application online or directly by the advisor by email attachment to [email protected] before the June 16 deadline.

Essays

Recommended length per answer 200-250 words. Answers to the essay questions may be submitted as a separate attachment, if desired.

Documentation

Please rename your files accordingly to include your name and description e.g. john-doe-transcript.zip

1. Transcript(s), from all colleges or universities you have attended.
2. A screenshot of your fall registration or other proof of enrollment.
3. To be considered for the $2500 Leadership Grant, a letter of recommendation from your advisor is required.
4. Proof of residence for those living in Forsyth County (not required for any other applicants.)
5. Optional, but recommended: Resume, or curriculum vitae (CV) with abstract of research activities.
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Accepted file types: zip, pdf, doc, docx, pages, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 10.
    By entering my initials, I certify that all information included herein and submitted electronically to the North Carolina Wildlife Federation Scholarship Committee is true and accurate. I am also certifying that I am enrolled and attending full-time at the accredited North Carolina college or university listed for the upcoming semester.

    NCWF is committed to the practice and policy of equal opportunity for all, including grant and scholarship recipients, patrons, Board members and other volunteers, and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other status. NCWF strives to diversify the conservation army and ensure that all people can enjoy the outdoors and engage in natural resource conservation. Please contact [email protected] with any questions about the application or the scholarship program.

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