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Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $3,000

Eligibility

Location
Louisiana
Major
Natural Resources
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Louisiana residents pursuing forestry, wildlife, or marine science degrees at Louisiana public colleges may apply. Undergraduate applicants need at least 60 college credits and a 2.50 cumulative GPA; graduate applicants need a 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens registered with Selective Service if required.

Competitive awards provide up to $2,000 per year for undergraduates or up to $3,000 per year for graduate students, with a cumulative maximum of $12,000.

Submit FAFSA and required documentary evidence to LASFAC.

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What else to submit

  • FAFSA
  • Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship Application
  • Official college transcript
  • Required documentary evidence
  • Complete the FAFSA no later than July 1 prior to the academic year
  • Submit the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship Application (mail or e-mail) so it is received by LOSFA no later than July 1 (or by December 1 for possible spring eligibility if funds remain)
  • Enclose an official college transcript that includes the most recent semester attended
  • Be enrolled full-time at an eligible Louisiana Public College/University pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife or marine science as it pertains to wildlife
  • Undergraduate: at least 60 earned college credit hours and cumulative college GPA of at least 2.50
  • Graduate: cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on all graduate courses
  • Be a Louisiana resident; U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or eligible non-citizen; registered with Selective Service if required
  • Sign the certification section
  • Maximum cumulative award is $12,000.