Dan L Duncan Scholarship Program

A prestigious scholarship program established in 1999 that has awarded over $3.38 million to date. The program invests in students pursuing conservation-related degrees and aims to develop tomorrow's conservation leaders and wildlife stewards.

Geographic Scope: Texas (applicants must be from accredited Texas universities)

Focus Areas:

• Wildlife Management
• Range Management
• Biology
• Related conservation studies

Eligibility:

• Students from accredited Texas universities
• Pursuing degrees in wildlife management, range management, biology, or related conservation fields

Selection Criteria:

• Academic merit
• Leadership skills
• Dedication to conservation
• Active promotion of hunting as a conservation tool

Award Information:

• 2026 Award Cycle: $187,500 distributed to multiple recipients
• Average per recipient varies by year
• Since founding in 1999: 100+ scholarships awarded totaling $3.38+ million

About the Funder:
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving the sport of hunting through education, conservation, and outdoor heritage promotion.

Sponsor: Darrell Kainer (Dan L Duncan Scholarship Sponsor)

Application Process

For detailed application information and eligibility requirements, visit: https://hscfdn.org/scholarship/

The website indicates application details are available at the scholarship page, but specific submission steps and required materials are not detailed in the provided content.