Additional Information: Application Documents & Program Flyer
QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a WLA scholarship, applicant must be able to check each of the following boxes affirmatively. If you have any questions regarding qualification, please email awards@rmef.org. ☐ I have not previously received an RMEF WLA scholarship. Previous recipients are ineligible. ☐ I am enrolled in a wildlife-related natural resource program. Eligible programs include natural resources, wildlife resources, wildlife management, or other related fields where applicant can demonstrate a commitment to wildlife conservation or management. ☐ I am an undergraduate college student and of junior or senior standing. ☐ I have at least one semester or quarter remaining in my undergraduate degree program. ☐ I am enrolled in a wildlife-related natural resource program. Eligible programs include natural resources, wildlife resources, wildlife management, or other related fields where applicant can demonstrate a commitment to wildlife conservation or management. ☐ I am enrolled at or transferring to a four-year institution for the January 2026 semester/quarter. ☐ For the January 2026 semester/quarter, I will be enrolled as a full-time student OR I will be enrolled as a part-time student due to an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Accessible Canada Act (ACA) accommodation. I understand my enrollment will be verified prior to funding distribution. APPLICATION DEADLINE: All application materials must be submitted via e-mail by October 20, 2025. APPLICATION COMPONENTS:
1) Scholarship Application:
· Complete the fillable Application.
· Be sure to sign the Release & Certification on the final page of the Application. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
2) Enrollment Verification:
· Completed and signed by Department Head/Chair
· Electronic signatures are acceptable.
3) Two letters of recommendation from department faculty, employers, or volunteer supervisors.
· Encourage references to stress your leadership qualities.
4) Submit all documents via email to awards@rmef.org with subject line: WLA LastName
· Documents may be emailed together or separately.
· Do not submit hard copies through the mail.
5) Additional information: ·
To learn more about RMEF, visit www.rmef.org. · For questions, e-mail awards@rmef.org.
· RMEF will e-mail confirmation of documents received. If you do not receive acknowledgement within two weeks, contact awards@rmef.org. APPLICATION QUICK CHECKLIST:
☐ Application
☐ Release and Certification signed
☐ Enrollment Verification form signed
☐ Letter of recommendation #1
☐ Letter of recommendation #2
☐ All documents e-mailed by October 20, 2025