Washington Trail Blazers Scholarship

Website: Washington Trail Blazers

Description

To be considered for the scholarship, students must complete this application form. One or more students may receive a scholarship of up to $2,500. The Trail Blazers are most interested in assisting students who seek a career that will enhance the management of wilderness, natural resources, and fisheries science in Washington State’s mountains. Applicants will be judged on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, integrity, and personal achievements. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career that involves professional work in Washington’s high country. For example, the candidate might be pursuing professional studies in fisheries science, forestry, entomology, wildlife services, geology, botany, wilderness recreation or a related field. Applicants with existing or planned research work in Washington’s high country, especially related to the high lake environment will be given additional preference.

 

Eligibility

The Trail Blazers, Inc. are most interested in assisting students who seek a career that will enhance the management of wilderness, natural resources and fisheries science in Washington State’s mountains.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for consideration, students must complete the application form and submit it along with the attachments requested. It must be mailed by May 15th of the year of the award.

Student Selection:

Applicants will be judged on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, integrity and other personal achievements. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career that involves professional work in Washington’s high country. For example, the candidate might be pursuing professional studies in fisheries science, forestry, entomology, wildlife services, geology, botany, wilderness recreation or a related field. Applicants with existing or planned research work in Washington’s high country, especially related to the high lake environment will be given additional preference.

Student Type
  • freshman
  • sophomore
  • junior
  • senior
  • graduate
Citizen Type
  • US Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • International or Other Visa Status
  • Undocumented
Procedure

Applications are available at the Trail Blazers website: www.watrailblazers.org

Email complete application materials to ryanseamusdunne@gmail.com 

Please include the following with your application:

1. Complete application form.

2. Current transcript.

3. Current Resume

4. Two letters of recommendation from a sponsor or staff member of the student’s current school.

5. A typed double-spaced personal essay. The essay should include a description of the student’s community or outdoor service, interests, professional goals and the area of study being pursued. It should also contain a discussion of the student’s outdoor activities, and a statement on why he/she is worthy of this award.

Contact Information

Email questions and completed application materials to rhinodunne@gmail.com and include “Trail Blazers Scholarship” in the subject line.