Top 20 Wildlife Conservation & Animal Rescue Scholarships in April 2024

Are you a full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in forestry, wildlife, or marine science at a Louisiana public university? If so, consider applying for the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 and $3,000 to undergraduate and graduate students, respectively. These scholarships can be renewed for up to three years of undergraduate study and two years of graduate study, so long as winners continue to meet the eligibility criteria. The scholarship is provided by the Louisana Office of Student Financial Assistance.  If you fit their scholarship criteria and have a passion for the natural world (and sciences) around us, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a K-12, art and nature-loving student who lives within a 75-mile radius of the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you: the Bird Dog Foundation Annual Youth Art Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,000 to applicants who submit the best art depicting wildlife and related themes such as nature conservation. The contest is hosted by The National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee, which is “dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of bird dog, field trial, and hunting traditions.” If you live within a 75-mile radius of Grand Junction, Tennessee, and want to put your artistic talents to good use, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship is open to Illinois high school seniors and current undergraduate students currently majoring in or planning to study a natural resource field such as fish or wildlife biology, conservation education, biology, ecology, forestry, hydrology, soils, and pollution control. To be considered, interested students must have a permanent address in Boone, Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, or Winnebago County, and submit a 2-page essay detailing their career goals and aspirations. If you're a current or incoming postsecondary student from one of the Illinois counties mentioned, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more and continue pursuing your passion for the environment.Show Less

The Wildlife Leadership Awards recognize exceptional undergraduate upperclassmen wildlife students who demonstrate a passion for conservation and leadership. This prestigious award includes a generous $5,000 scholarship and a one-year membership to RMEF. Apply to join the ranks of past winners and make a difference in the world of wildlife conservation!Show Less

Are you a full-time high school senior who is passionate about working with animals in need? The Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship may be a good fit for you! Every year, Pet Lifestyle and You (PLAY) offers a $1,500 scholarship to a lucky student who writes a compelling essay about their experience working with animals in need. Second and third place winners are awarded $300 and $200, respectively. PLAY is a quality dog bed provider that attempts to meet the comfort needs of all dogs.  This scholarship is easy to apply to, only requiring the submission of a 500-1,000 word essay. If you’re passionate about the work you have done with animals in need, then writing that essay should be no problem for you! If you want to receive help paying for college simply for your love and care for animals, then we encourage you to apply to the Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship! Show Less

Are you a high school senior from South Carolina who will be attending an in-state university to major in a natural resources discipline such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science, or environmental science? If so, the Wallace F. Pate Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to a South Carolina resident who will be attending an in-state university to study a wildlife or environment-related field. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound, South Carolina resident and high school senior planning to major in a natural resources-related discipline at an in-state university? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 per year (can be renewed for up to four years) to South Carolina residents majoring in disciplines such as wildlife biology, fisheries biology, forestry, marine science or environmental science at South Carolina universities. Applicants must also maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to qualify for and maintain the scholarship. If you're a South Carolinian aspiring undergraduate passionate about natural resources, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less