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Izaak Walton League of National Conservation Scholarship

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The National Conservation Scholarship offers $2,500 to upper-division students pursuing degrees in conservation or environment-related fields.

Study in: United States

05.15.26

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$2,500

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Students majoring in environmental science
Students in fisheries or forestry programs
Students interested in natural resource management

Key highlights

Award amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Open to full-time rising juniors and seniors

Why apply

Financial assistance of $2,500 can help cover education costs
Opportunity to engage with conservation issues and showcase your commitment

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Apr 2, 2026

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Who can apply

Full-time rising junior and senior undergraduates at accredited colleges and universities
Students working on a degree in environmental science, fisheries, forestry, natural resource management, parks and recreation, range management, or related sciences
Previous recipients of a scholarship from an IWLA chapter or division
Individual or student IWLA members or their children/grandchildren

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Status

Upcoming

Field of study

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Business Management and Marketing, Education, Natural Resources and Conservation, Parks Recreation and Fitness Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physical Sciences

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Payout method

Paid directly to the student

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Plan submission around the listed deadline: 2026-05-15.
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This program is open to full-time rising junior and senior undergraduates at accredited colleges and universities.
Applicants must be working on a degree in fields that include, but are not limited to, environmental science, fisheries, forestry, natural resource management, parks and recreation, range management, or other related sciences such as biology, ecology, geology, hydrology, or zo….
They may apply in either of 2 categories: 1) previous recipients of a scholarship from a chapter or division of the (IWLA); or 2) an individual or student IWLA member or the child or grandchild of a member.
Selection is based on 1) a 500-word essay on their philosophy of natural resources management as a component of conservation (20%); 2) a 500-word essay on what they believe to be the most important conservation issues facing North during the next 10 years (20%);….

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Applications must include essays and documentation as specified in the eligibility criteria.

Award & payment

Amount: $2,500

Payout: Paid directly to the student

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Overview

This scholarship offers $2,500 to support students pursuing degrees in conservation or environment-related fields.

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Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.

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Who can apply for this scholarship?

Full-time rising junior and senior undergraduates in relevant degree programs, previous IWLA scholarship recipients, and IWLA members or their children/grandchildren.

What are the main requirements for the application?

Applicants must submit several essays and lists detailing their interests, organizations, work experience, and references.

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