Financial Assistance
Scholarships
The School of Natural Resources (SNR) has many scholarships available for full-time SNR students with appropriate academic and extracurricular activities. Scholarships awarded through SNR may be combined with other College or University awards.
Freshman scholarships are awarded based on high school rank, standardized college entrance test scores (ACT or SAT) and extracurricular involvement. An MU Scholarship Application is required for these scholarships and the deadline for applications is December 1 of the year prior to the student's admission.
The remaining scholarships are awarded to qualified upper class students who have filed an application. which is generally due during the beginning of the Winter Semester. Transfer students must have one semester of MU credits to establish an undergraduate GPA before being considered for SNR scholarships.
- MU Scholarship Application
- Fisheries and Wildlife Scholarship Application (Word)
- Fisheries and Wildlife Scholarship Information for 2008-2009
- Forestry Scholarship Application (Word)
SNR Scholarships
- Freshman Talent Scholarship
Two scholarships are awarded to freshmen in SNR. - Jerry J. Presley Scholarship
Fall semester freshmen students entering SNR who participated in the Conservation Honors Program. - Daryl Carter, Joe Mink, Herb and Wilma Lou Helmreich Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to full-time students in SNR who are of excellent character and in financial need; must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or better; awarded on a rotating basis among students majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife; Forestry; Parks, Recreation and Tourism; and Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences. - G. Andy Runge Scholarship
Established by the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM), this scholarship makes one or more annual awards to students enrolled in SNR; must be a Missouri high school graduate; recipients are encouraged to participate in CFM programs. - Ann Weber Hoyt and Earl H. Hoyt Scholarship
This scholarship makes one or more annual awards to students enrolled in SNR to assist in paying in-state fees; must be a Missouri high school graduate; recipients will be required to participate in Conservation Federation of Missouri meetings.
Fisheries and Wildlife Scholarships
- Richard M. Graham Memorial Scholarship
One scholarship awarded to an upperclass Fisheries and Wildlife student with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. - Wilbur H. Allen Memorial Scholarship
One or more scholarships awarded to Fisheries and Wildlife majors with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above. Award will cover undergraduate fees and $150 book allowance. Preference given to Missouri residents. - Charles and Elizabeth Schwartz Scholarship in Wildlife
Two scholarships awarded to a student studying or specializing in wildlife art (portfolio required), and a student with a promising potential for achievement in the field of wildlife. - Donald P. Duncan Scholarship Fund
One or more scholarships of at least $500 per year awarded to full-time sophomore Fisheries and Wildlife and Forestry students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher with an indication of financial need. - Baskett Scholarship
To be awarded to one or more Fisheries and Wildlife majors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. - The Gwinner Scholarship Fund
Awarded to deserving students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. - Safari Club
Two scholarships awarded to Fisheries and Wildlife students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher, extra curricular activities, i.e. work in conservation field; communication skills, commitment; leadership; academic achievement. - Pheasants Forever (St. Louis Chapter)
Awards given to junior or senior Fisheries and Wildlife students, preference given to eastern Missouri residents.
Forestry Scholarships
- Osal and Juanita Capps Scholarship
Sophomore, junior or senior Forestry student; good character; potential for success; participation in professional organizations. - Donald P. Duncan Scholarship
Students in SNR; motivated with potential for professional success. - UMC Forestry Club Scholarship
Stipends are awarded to active forestry club members enrolled in the School. Activities; financial need; good moral character and good academic standing are taken into consideration. - General Federation of Women's Clubs of Missouri Inc. Scholarship
Upperclass Forestry student; financial need; character and integrity. - Gwinner Scholarship
Upperclass Forestry student; financial need; good character; and participation in professional organizations. - Charles H. Kirk Memorial Scholarship
Undergraduate in forest management curriculum; good academic standing; potential for success; good character; financial need. - William G. Kohner Scholarship
Upperclass Forestry student; scholastic achievement; good character; participation; financial need. - L.E. McCormick Memorial Scholarship
Upperclass Forestry student; financial need; scholastic attainment. - Lee K. and Lois Paulsell Scholarship
Upperclass Forestry student; good character; potential for success. Must demonstrate significant participation in professionally oriented activities and organizations. - School of Forestry Class of 1964 Memorial Scholarship
Upperclass Forestry student; financial need; potential for success; good character. - Roger Dustin Shaw Memorial Forestry Scholarship Fund
Undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Forestry from one of the following counties in Missouri: Oregon, Howell, Shannon or Ripley. - R.H. Westveld Forestry Fund
Financial need; good character; potential for successful career in the field of forestry. - Beta Forestry Summer Camp Scholarship Fund
Forestry students attending Summer Camp; financial need; academic standing. - Ed and Vera Woods Memorial Scholarship Fund
Financial need; upperclass Forestry student with satisfactory academic record.
