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.