Wildlife and Fisheries Science Scholarships
Want to be a Park Ranger?
That is just one of many jobs which may be obtained by those holding degrees in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. Others areas of employment include: Conservation Officer, Fisheries Management, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, and Environmental Science.
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Scholarships at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University (TAMU) offers a wide variety of scholarships in its Wildlife & Fisheries Department for Undergraduates as well as Graduate students.
TAMU Undergraduate Student Scholarships
Various scholarships are available for freshman students in amounts ranging from $400 to $2500 per year. Six different scholarships are available for upperclassmen. These scholarships and their qualification criteria are as follows:
Junior and SeniorsThe Daniel Wayne Lay Scholarship of $1000 is for juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA and who can demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in the wildlife option of the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences at TAMU. These applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America.
Financial Need-BasedThe W. B. Davis Scholarship of $1000 is for any undergraduate student who can demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in the wildlife option of the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences at TAMU. These students must also be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America.
Protector of Natural ResourcesThe Donnie Harmel Scholarship of $1000 is for any undergraduate student enrolled in the wildlife option of the Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences at TAMU who is in good academic standing. Applicants must also show a record of involvement in extracurricular activities related to the major; be honest, be a hard worker, and exemplify a wiliness to fully utilize their education in protecting our natural resources. These students must also be residents of Texas.
GPA in the Way?The Rick & James Beck Scholarship of $1000 is for any Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences major who is a junior or senior in the fisheries/aquaculture option at TAMU. These students must also be a Texas resident who can demonstrate financial need; show determination to succeed; and may not be eligible for other scholarships due to their GPA.
Scholarship for HuntersThe Dallas Ecological Foundation Scholarship of $1000 is for any undergraduate student in the wildlife option of the Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences major at TAMU, in good standing and who possesses a current Texas hunting license.
$500 is AvailableThe William C. Spalsbury Scholarship of $500 is available to those undergraduate students with a 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in the Wildlife option of the TAMU Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences major. These students must also be in good standing with the university, and be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America.
TAMU Graduate Student Scholarships
Three scholarships are available for graduate students in amounts of $1000 and $5000. These scholarships and their qualification criteria are as follows:
$1000 is AvailableThe W. B. Davis Scholarship of $1000 is for any graduate student in the Wildlife Ecology and Management program of the Wildlife & Fisheries Science major who has a 3.0 GPA and is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America attending TAMU.
Spring Semesters OnlyThe Baldouf Scholarship of $1000 is for any graduate student in the Wildlife & Fisheries Science major with a research emphasis in environmental conservation or wildlife and fisheries ecology. These TAMU students must also have a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the university. This scholarship is only available for Spring Semesters.
Renewable ScholarshipThe Coastal Conservation Association Scholarship is available to those graduate students attending TAMU with a 3.0 GPA and in good standing with the university. These students must also be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America, and be involved with research which increases understanding of recreational marine fisheries. Financial need, academic record, and personal background will all be considered.
North Carolina State University Scholarships
North Carolina State University (NCSU) offers at least one scholarship for undergraduate students interested in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences.
The Thomas L. Quay AwardThe Thomas L. Quay Wildlife and Natural Resources Undergraduate Experiential Learning Award is awarded annually in the form of a check presented at an awards ceremony to qualified students with Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Environmental Science, or Natural Resources Ecosystem Assessment majors.
Other Scholarships
Other scholarships are sometimes available. Please check with the University’s Financial Aid office, and with the Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Department for the most up-to-date information.
Great Lakes Fish Research Graduate StudentsThe Norman S. Baldwin Fisheries Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship available to M.Sc and Ph.D. students who are not in their final year of school and have not previously received this award. Students must also propose a research topic related to Great Lakes fish research. Students attending schools in the Great Lakes states as well as Canada have been prior recipients of this award.
