Scholarships & Awards
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 2000 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.
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.
Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) Research Grants for Humboldt students
More Information on FOAM grants.
Joan E. Brenson Memorial Scholarship
Applications will be evaluated based on previous academic performance and the academic record at Humboldt, as well as demonstrable financial eligibility. The applicant must have a major in Fisheries, Forestry, Environmental Science, NRPI, Rangeland Resources and Wildland Soils, Wildlife, Oceanography, Watershed Management, or Wastewater Utilization. Must have at least 3.0 GPA. Both undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply.
Floyd Lobree Memorial Scholarship
An award is available for currently enrolled Cal Poly Humboldt students in forestry, wildlife, or NRPI majors; financial need; academic achievement.
Richard J. Guadagno Memorial Scholarships
Must be an enrolled student (min. of 6 units/semester) pursuing an undergraduate (juniors and seniors only) or graduate degree in natural resources and sciences major at Cal Poly Humboldt. Must be able to participate in scholarship orientation. More information on Richard Guadagno Scholarships.
Open to Graduate Students Only
Marin Rod and Gun Club
Two awards of $1500.00 are awarded each academic year. Applications usually are solicited during the fall semester and students are notified before the end of the semester. Applicants must be enrolled in the Wildlife graduate program, have an approved proposal, and be conducting research during the academic year of the award. Criteria for the award include scientific merit of the proposal, grade point average, financial need, proximity of proposed research to Marin County, and residence of the student (preference given, in order, to Marin County residents, California residents, U.S. residents).
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.