December 15, 2026
Dennis Raveling Scholarship
Direct application
$4,000
2 winners
Eligibility
Major
Biology Life Sciences
Education level
Graduate
About this scholarship
Graduate students pursuing an advanced university degree in wildlife, zoology, botany, ecology, or related biological sciences with a focus on waterfowl or wetlands ecology may apply to California Waterfowl for the Dennis Raveling Scholarship.
Two awards of $4,000 each are granted annually based on academic achievement, project merit, and dedication to conservation.
Submit a one-page research proposal summary, resume, faculty support letter, and two references. Email the complete package to California Waterfowl.
Essay question
What else to submit
- One-page research proposal summary
- Resume
- Faculty support letter
- Names and phone numbers of two references, including at least one university instructor or previous employment supervisor
- CV/Resume
- Letter from a faculty member indicating willingness to sponsor the candidate
- Names and phone numbers of two references (include at least one University instructor and/or previous employment supervisor)
- Applicant must be pursuing an advanced university degree in wildlife, zoology, botany, ecology, or related biological science
- One-page, single-spaced proposal summary format
- Submit by email; deadline December 15
- Email the complete application package to California Waterfowl.