Purpose of the fund: 

To provide financial aid to wildlife oriented biology students who will have junior or senior standing at a college or university in the state of Washington. The scholarship is awarded for the following academic year. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated need for financial aid; a history of experiences, activities, and interests in the field of wildlife biology; college course work applicable to field biology; and grades. College transcripts and two letters of reference from instructors or past employers must accompany the application form.

The fund shall provide up to $2,500 toward the tuition of the selected student(s) for the fall term during the year in which the scholarship is granted. The funds shall be paid to the Registrar at the college or university being attended, and credited toward the student’s tuition for the fall semester/quarter.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Of junior or senior standing at a college or university in the state of Washington
2. Must be pursuing a degree in Biology or a Biology-related field.

Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated need for financial aid; a history of experiences, activities, and interests in the field of wildlife biology; college course work applicable to field biology; and superior grades.

• junior
• senior

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

How to Apply: An application form and instructions can be found at the Washington Chapter website: https://watws.wildapricot.org/grow/scholarships. College transcripts and two letters of reference from instructors or past employers must accompany the application form.

Dick Fitzner was a wildlife biologist, a wildlife educator, a wildlife artist, a hunter, fisherman, naturalist, and a past president of the Washington Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Dick always offered enthusiasm, inspiration, and encouragement to the many wildlife biologists that knew him. Through this memorial scholarship fund, in Dick Fitzner’s name, the Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society hopes to help encourage and inspire future wildlife biologists.

Please contact our Scholarship Committee Chair, at scholarships@watws.org with any questions.