SCIF-Sables Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship Program

Scholarships supporting students majoring in wildlife conservation and management at top university programs. These endowed scholarships have been providing awards for almost 20 years.

Geographic Scope: United States (multiple universities)

Focus Areas:

• Wildlife biology
• Wildlife management
• Wildlife conservation
• Hunting as a conservation tool

Eligibility:

• Students majoring in wildlife conservation-related fields
• Students interested in and supportive of hunting as a critical component of conservation
• Enrolled at participating universities

Participating Institutions

• Texas A&M-Kingsville (SCI Foundation Sables Hunting Heritage Scholarship)
• University of Idaho (Elaine & Gus Vogeler Hunting Heritage Scholarship)
• Unity Environmental University (Joe Leta Hunting Heritage Scholarship)
• West Virginia University (CJ McElroy Hunting Heritage Scholarship)
• University of Montana (Brown-Monson Foundation Hunting Heritage Scholarship)
• Hamline Law School in Minnesota (Don MacMillan Hunting Heritage Scholarship)

How Scholarships are Created: SCI members contribute up to $100,000 endowment at the university or school of their choice. Each institution awards an annual scholarship of nearly $4,000 to top wildlife students.

Contact Information: Todd Roggenkamp, Assistant Director of Education for Safari Club International Foundation, (520) 594-0664, [email protected]

Application Process

Applications are processed directly by each participating university. Students should:

1. Contact the financial aid office or wildlife biology/management program at their respective university
2. Submit application materials as required by that institution's scholarship process
3. Inquire about specific deadlines and requirements from their university

Note: Award selection is made by each individual institution based on academic merit and student's commitment to wildlife conservation and hunting.

For Establishing New Scholarships

If interested in establishing an SCIF Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship in your name:

1. Contact Todd Roggenkamp, Assistant Director of Education
2. Phone: (520) 594-0664
3. Email: [email protected]
4. Discuss endowment contribution options (up to $100,000)