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The objective of the scholarship is to acknowledge students for their academic and personal
accomplishments in the field of conservation and/or natural resources.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must:
- be a full-time student in good standing at any New Jersey accredited university/college, or a
resident of New Jersey attending any accredited out-of-state university/college; and - have successfully completed, or will complete by the award date, at least two semesters of
study; and - be an undergraduate enrolled in a curriculum related to natural resources including but not
limited to: agriculture, agronomy, conservation, ecology, environmental science, fisheries,
forestry, geography, journalism, plant science, soil science, and/or wildlife. Other areas related
to conservation may also qualify.
A $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded in memory of Edward R. Hall and Robert R. Hanna.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2024
HOW TO APPLY:
Mail the completed application form, the current university/college transcript, a list of clubs and/or
organizations related to conservation and natural resources, a one-page essay that states your
qualification, a list of experiences related to conservation and/or natural resources, and a list of two
references with complete contact information to the address below:
FIRMAN E. BEAR CHAPTER, SWCS
C/O Nancy Paolini
8 Lopatcong Drive
Ewing, NJ 08638
The application must be postmarked by April 30, 2024.