Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Scholarship

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is offering scholarships for any student interested in a conservation career. The application deadline is June 15th for the fall 2021 semester. Scholarships are available for any Arkansas resident paying in-state tuition with a declared major related to conservation or agriculture. 25 scholarships are awarded to each class from freshman to graduate for a total of 125 total scholarships. The amount awarded per semester is as follows: For freshman and sophomores – $1,000. For juniors and seniors – $1,500. And for Graduate students $2,000. Some eligibility requirements must be maintained like a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. This program is now in its 21st year and has awarded more than $7.9 million to Arkansas students using funds from the sale of conservation license plates. Again, applicants must apply by the June 15th deadline. For more information check out the AGFC website.