NWFA Education & Research Foundation Wood Studies Scholarship
Direct application
$1,000
1 winner
Eligibility
Major
Natural Resources
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
Current high school seniors or full-time college students planning to study forestry, environmental science, or natural resources at an accredited post-secondary institution may apply for the NWFA Education and Research Foundation Wood Studies Scholarship. One nonrenewable $1,000 award is available.
Submit a transcript, recommendation, resume, and a 500 to 750 word essay on how forestry study benefits the wood flooring industry. Applications must be postmarked by April 1.
The scholarship promotes post-secondary study of forestry and related sciences to advance practices in the wood flooring industry.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Completed application
- Current high-school transcript
- Proof of ACT or SAT score
- One sealed teacher recommendation
- Proof of acceptance at a four-year college or university in forestry, environmental science, or natural resources
- Resume
- 500–750 word essay
- Completed application form
- Current high school transcript
- Proof of ACT or SAT score
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher (sealed in an envelope with signature on flap)
- Proof of acceptance at a four-year college/university in the field of forestry, environmental science, or natural resources
- Resume including extracurricular activities, awards, leadership, community service and work experience
- Eligibility: current high school senior, GPA 3.0+, ACT 25+ or SAT 800+, future study in forestry/environmental science/natural resources at a four-year college
- Essay formatting: 12 pt type, double-spaced
- All materials mailed together to NWFA Education & Research Foundation, Chesterfield, MO
- Essay topic: how forestry study benefits the wood flooring industry.
- Essay must use 12-point type and be double-spaced.
- All materials must be mailed together.