The Women in Conservation Science Scholarship Fund advances conservation by encouraging and supporting female undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies related to natural resource conservation. Thanks to the generosity of its benefactors, the Women in Conservation Science Scholarship will help ensure that women are on the forefront of fields dedicated to stewarding, conserving, and protecting the natural resources that Texans rely on and enjoy. The scholarship is open to female students who are interested in a career in the fields of range science, forestry, biology, botany, earth science, wildlife management, and other majors related to conservation science.
The application period for the 2024 Women in Conservation Science Scholarship Fund is open.
Access the Guidelines and Application Form here.
Deadline to apply is Monday, June 10, 2024. Applicants will be notified by Thursday, August 1, 2024, of the scholarship award.
For additional questions, please contact:
Kate Potts | Office Manager
Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation
2914 Swiss Avenue | Dallas, TX 75204
info@tpwf.org
Ph: 214-720-1478 | Fax: 214-720-3864
Scholarship Information
- Up to $4,000 per student per academic year ($2,000 per semester) for tuition and related expenses, paid directly to the college or university at the start of each semester
- Payment is dependent upon successful completion of the previous semester with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Eligibility Information
- Restricted to female students pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in range science, forestry, biology, botany, earth science, wildlife management, or a related field, with plans to pursue a career in conservation (Note: Incoming Freshmen are not eligible for this scholarship)
- Current full-time student at an accredited college or university in Texas
- For undergraduate students: must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of study by the application deadline of 6/10/2024.
- Current cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Preference will be given to students who hold part-time jobs while attending school; please submit proof of employment with your application (see below)
Required Documentation (Please Refer to Notes/Guidelines)
- Completed application form.
- One brief letter of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Unofficial college/university transcript (from all schools attended)
- If applicable: a brief description of current part-time employment (position, duties, employer, hours worked per week) and proof of employment (either a recent pay stub or a letter from your employer)
The Brady and W.K. Boyd Conservation Scholarship
The Brady and W.K. Boyd Conservation Scholarship advances conservation through education for graduating high school students and current college students. The fund was established to honor the memories of Brady M. Boyd (1991-2014) and Walter K. Boyd IV (1979-2017), two brothers who were avid hunters and anglers. Life-long outdoorsmen, Brady and W.K. would be proud to know that others will continue to live out their love and enjoyment of the outdoors for years to come through the study and practice of wildlife management. Thanks to the generosity of its benefactors, the Brady and W.K. Boyd Conservation Scholarship will help ensure that the brightest and most dedicated individuals, regardless of their financial means, can pursue a career in conservation.
The application period for the 2024 Brady and W.K. Boyd Conservation Scholarship is open.
Access the Guidelines and Application Form here.
Deadline to apply is Monday, June 10, 2024. Applicants will be notified by Thursday, August 1, 2024, of the scholarship award.
For additional questions, please contact:
Kate Potts | Office Manager
Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation
2914 Swiss Avenue | Dallas, TX 75204
info@tpwf.org
Ph: 214-720-1478 | Fax: 214-720-3864
Scholarship Information
- Up to $4,000 per student per academic year ($2,000 per semester) for tuition and related expenses, paid directly to the college or university at the start of each semester
- Payment is dependent upon successful completion of the previous semester with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Eligibility Information
- Restricted to undergraduate students pursuing a 4-year degree, interested in a career in wildlife and fisheries sciences, range and wildlife management, wildlife sciences, ecosystem science and management, or a related field
- Current full-time enrollment (or acceptance for graduating high school students) at an accredited college or university in Texas in a degree program related to wildlife management/conservation (see above)
- Current cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Required Documentation (Please refer to Notes/Guidelines)
- Completed application *(application form only required) *
- Personal statement
- One brief letter of recommendation
- Official high school transcript (only required if fewer than 24 college/university credit hours completed)
- Unofficial college/university transcript (from all schools attended)
