Washington State Society of American Foresters Foundation Scholarship
Website: WSSAF
Description
The Washington State Society of American Foresters (WSSAF) is accepting scholarship applications from students pursuing an education in Forestry. The scholarship is available to individuals who will be attending, full time during the school year, a Forestry Program at one of the following schools:
- University of Washington, Seattle
- Washington State University, Pullman
- Green River College
- Spokane Community College
- Grays Harbor College
- Washington State residents attending an SAF-accredited program (outside of Washington State) in professional forestry or forest technology
The application must be sponsored by a member of SAF.
Eligibility
- freshman
- sophomore
- junior
- senior
- graduate
- US Citizen
- Permanent Resident
- International or Other Visa Status
- Undocumented
Procedure
Applications available online: https://forestry.org/wssaf-foundation-scholarship/
History
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society for foresters in the world. The mission of the Society of American Foresters is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry; to enhance the competency of its members; to establish professional excellence; and, to use the knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic of the profession to ensure the continued health and use of forest ecosystems and the present and future availability of forest resources to benefit society. SAF is a nonprofit organization meeting the requirements of 501 (c) (3). SAF members include natural resource professionals in public and private settings, researchers, CEOs, administrators, educators, and students.
Contact Information
If you have any questions please contact: Chuck Lorenz, CF at either (360) 951-0117, PO Box 4031, Tumwater, WA 98501, or at cwlsaf@yahoo.com