NATIONAL MILITARY FISH AND WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION 2016 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The National Military Fish and Wildlife Association (NMFWA) is proud to announce its first ever scholarship a ward for 2016. The Association intends to award two scholarships annually, each in the minimal amount of $500.00. PURPOSE: To provide financial aid to wildlife and fisheries biologists, botanists, ecologists, range conservationists, foresters, and wildlife law enforcement agent oriented students. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Anyone who will have junior or senior standing at a college or university during the fall semester/quarter of the year in which the scholarship is awarded is eligible to receive the scholarship. Preference will be given to active duty or honorably discharged military service members, members of NMFWA or dependent children of NMFWA members and applicants that are currently working or have worked on Department of Defense lands. Applications are due by September 30 th of each year. The scholarship is awarded during that fall for the upcoming academic year. Preference will be given to students with a history of experiences, activities, and interests in the field of biology; college course work applicable to field biology; and a 3.0 grade point average. College transcripts and two letters of reference from instructors or past employers must accompany the application form. SCHOLARSHIP: The award shall provide a minimum of $500 toward the tuition of the selected student(s) for the fall term during the year in which the scholarship is granted. The funds shall be paid to the Registrar at the college or university being attended, and credited toward the student's tuition for the fall semester/quarter. APPLICATIONS: You can secure an application from our website at www.nmfwa.net. DEADLINE: Applications, with all atta chments, must be submitted on or before September 30, 2016. Plea se mail or deliver to: Coralie Cobb Scholarship Chairperson 2408 High Lonesome Trail Lafayette, CO 80026 coraliecobb@nmfwa.org
NMFWA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CRITERIA PROGRAM: The National Military Fish and Wildlife Association has established a scholarship program to assist in financing higher education for students studying natural resources management. Awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who will have junior or senior standing at a college or university during the fall semester/quarter of the year in which the scholarship is awarded.is eligible to receive the scholarship. Preference will be given to active duty or honorably discharged military service members, members of NMFWA or dependent children of NMFWA members and applicants are currently working or that have worked on Department of Defense lands. Preference will be given to students studying wildlife and fisheries biology, botany, ecology, range conservation, forestry, and/or wildlife law enforcement. Preference will be given to students with a history of experiences, activities, and interests in the field of biology; college course work applicable to field biology; and 3.0 grade point average. College transcripts and two letters of reference from instructors or past employers must accompany the application form. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Awards are a minimum of $500. are planned to be awarded annually. A total of two (2) scholarships APPLICATION: Students must complete the application and e-mail it along with a complete college transcript of grades, to Coralie Cobb, NMFWA Scholarship Chair, 2408 High Lonesome Trail, Lafayette, CO 80026. All applications must be submitted NO LATER than September 30, 2016. Applicants are solely responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. All information submitted is confidential and will be reviewed only by the NMFWA Scholarship Committee. You can secure an application from the National Military Fish and Wildlife Association website at www.nmfwa.net. RECIPIENT SELECTION: Scholarship recipients will be selected based on a variety of factors including a demonstrated need for financial aid; a history of experiences, activities, and interests in the field of biology; college course work applicable to field biology; and 3.0 grade point average. Scholarships awarded will be based on NMFWA's selection procedures and
will be made by the Scholarship Committee. Unfortunately, not all applicants will receive awards. All applicants will be notified of their status in October of 2016. PAYMENT OF AWARDS: Scholarship payments are made by check on or a bout mid-december, directly to the institution you will be attending. You will be contacted for your school information, i.e., student account, address, and the like, and notified that payment has been made. OBLIGATIONS: Scholarship recipients must enroll in their educational programs no later than fall of the year in which their awards are given. REVISION POLICY: The general conditions and procedures under which scholarships are made are subject to periodic review by the National Military Fish and Wildlife Association.
2016 NMFWA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY: Anyone who will have junior or senior standing at a college or university during the fall semester/quarter of the year in which the scholarship is awarded is eligible to receive the scholarship. Preference will be given to active duty or honorably discharged military service members, members of NMFWA or dependent children of NMFWA members or applicants that are currently working or have worked on Department of Defense lands. Preference will be given to students studying wildlife and fisheries biology, botany, ecology, range conservation, forestry, and/or wildlife law enforcement. Preference will be given to students with a history of experiences, activities, and interests in the field of biology; college course work applicable to field biology; and 3.0 grade point average. College transcripts and two letters of reference from instructors or past employers must accompany the application form. Application should not exceed 15 pages (not including college transcripts). Contact Information: Applicant's Full Name Street Address City, State, Zip Home Phone Parent or Guardian's Name Parent Work Phone Branch of military service (if applicable) NMFWA Member Name
Name: My Cumulative Grade Point Average is: I Attend or Have Applied to Attend the Following College(s): Please describe your educational goals:
What area of emphasis (wildlife and fisheries biologists, botanists, ecologists, range conservationists, foresters, and wildlife law enforcement agent, etc.) are you most Interested in and why?
Name: Work History: Please provide dates of employment, employer and position. If available, please provide a copy of your resume: Dates Employed Place of Employment and Position Responsibilities
Sports, Civic and Extracurricular Activities: Activity/Organization No. of Years Special Awards/Commendation, as applicable. Additional Information: Please attach the following: Demonstrated need for financial aid (as applicable); Two letters of reference from instructors or past employers A copy of your transcripts from ALL colleges attended; and Agreement and Signature: By submitting this application, I affirm that all facts set forth herein are true and complete. I further understand that if I am accepted as a scholarship recipient, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in immediate withdrawal of this offer.
Printed Name Applicant Signature Date Return Completed Application with appropriate attachments to: Coralie Cobb Scholarship Chairperson 2408 High Lonesome Trail Lafayette, CO 80026 coraliecobb@nmfwa.org