Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships Open to Undergraduate Students

Ann E. Taylor and Rich Barcelona Friendship Scholarship 

The Ann E. Taylor and Rich Barcelona Friendship Scholarship is is awarded to a currently enrolled/continuing junior or senior student with a declared major in Wildlife at Humboldt. Newly admitted students, both freshman and transfers, will not be considered and should not apply for this scholarship. Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Preference is given to Junior and Senior students who demonstrate professional promise, are active in extracurricular activities, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Amounts and numbers of scholarships are estimates, dependent on funding.

Braden C. Hogan Memorial Scholarship 

Braden Hogan was a 2005 graduate of the Humboldt Wildlife department. This scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled/continuing junior or senior student with a declared major in Wildlife at Humboldt and a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.5. Newly admitted students, both freshmen and transfers, will not be considered and should not apply for this scholarship. Should demonstrate extracurricular involvement in at least one professional Wildlife club, society or conference. Amounts and numbers of scholarships are estimates, dependent on funding.

Conservation Unlimited Alumni Association Scholarship

Conservation Unlimited is the oldest student club on campus. The CU Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled/continuing junior or senior student with a declared major in Wildlife at Humboldt. Newly admitted students, both freshmen and transfers, will not be considered and should not apply for this scholarship. Preference is given to students who demonstrate professional promise, are active in extracurricular activities, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Amounts and numbers of scholarships are estimates, dependent on funding.

Mark Petty Bush Memorial Scholarship in Wildlife Management 

Mark Bush was a 1979 graduate of the Humboldt Wildlife program. This scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled/continuing junior or senior student with a declared major in Wildlife at Humboldt. Newly admitted students, both freshmen and transfers, will not be considered and should not apply for this scholarship. Preference is given to students who demonstrate professional promise, are active in extracurricular activities, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Amounts and numbers of scholarships are estimates, dependent on funding.

Lorene J. Harris Scholarship 

The Lorene Harris Scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled/continuing junior or senior student with a declared major in Wildlife at Humboldt. Newly admitted students, both freshmen and transfers, will not be considered and should not apply for this scholarship. Preference is given to students who demonstrate professional promise, are active in extracurricular activities, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Amounts and numbers of scholarships are estimates, dependent on funding.

Stanley W. Harris Scholarship  

The Stanley W. Harris Scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled/continuing junior or senior student with a declared major in Wildlife at Humboldt. Newly admitted students, both freshmen and transfers, will not be considered and should not apply for this scholarship. Preference is given to students who demonstrate professional promise, are active in extracurricular activities, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Amounts and numbers of scholarships are estimates, dependent on funding.

 

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Scholarships Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Lowell Diller Wildlife Scholarship

Recipient must demonstrate Lowell Dillers passion for wildlife, love of field work, and show promise to be a teacher and mentor to others as he was. Must be a wildlife major.

Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation Scholarship Hub

Complete the Universal Application, which houses nearly 200 scholarship opportunities through one application. Students can complete an eligibility form and be matched to the opportunities they qualify for. They will then have a single application to complete applicable to all qualified opportunities. Each student's eligibility may vary depending on their uniqueness!

Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) Research Grants for Humboldt students

More Information on FOAM grants.

 

Scholarships Open to Graduate Students Only

Stanley W. and Lorene J. Harris Scholarship 

The Lorene & Stanley Harris Scholarship is awarded to a currently enrolled, full-time student in Natural Resources with a declared option in Wildlife at Humboldt. Newly admitted students, both freshmen and transfers, will not be considered and should not apply for this scholarship. Preference is given to students who demonstrate professional promise and are active in extracurricular activities. Amounts and numbers of scholarships are estimates, dependent on funding.

 

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Awards

Koplin Award

Candidates are nominated by the faculty, and the major professor will provide a letter of support and appropriate documentation. Criteria for consideration include grade point average, leadership, professional promises, and publications. Any candidate must have completed her/his thesis in August or December prior to nomination.