How much funding does The Women in Conservation Science Scholarship Grant provide?

The Women in Conservation Science Scholarship Grant provides Up to US $4,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for The Women in Conservation Science Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

The Women in Conservation Science Scholarship Grant

Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas

Foundation Grants for Women Environmental Education Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $4,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

The scholarship is open to female students who are interested in a career in the fields of range science, forestry, biology, botany, earth science, wildlife management, and other majors related to conservation science.
Restricted to female students pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in range science, forestry, biology, botany, earth science, wildlife management, or a related field, with plans to pursue a career in conservation.
Current full-time student at an accredited college or university in Texas

Other requirements

Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of study by the application deadline of 6/9/2025.
Current cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: (Note: Incoming Freshmen are not eligible for this scholarship).

Overview

The Women in Conservation Science Scholarship supports female undergraduate and graduate students in Texas pursuing careers in conservation-related fields. With funding up to $4,000 per academic year, this scholarship encourages women to excel in areas such as biology, wildlife management, and forestry. Eligible applicants must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate commitment to conservation. This initiative aims to empower women to lead in the stewardship of natural resources that are vital to Texas.

The Women in Conservation Science Scholarship Fund advances conservation by encouraging and supporting female undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies related to natural resource conservation. Thanks to the generosity of its benefactors, the Women in Conservation Science Scholarship will help ensure that women are on the forefront of fields dedicated to stewarding, conserving, and protecting the natural resources that Texans rely on and enjoy. The scholarship is open to female students who are interested in a career in the fields of range science, forestry, biology, botany, earth science, wildlife management, and other majors related to conservation science.
Scholarship Information
Up to $4,000 per student per academic year ($2,000 per semester) for tuition and related expenses, paid directly to the college or university at the start of each semester.Payment is dependent upon successful completion of the previous semester with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Eligibility

Restricted to female students pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in range science, forestry, biology, botany, earth science, wildlife management, or a related field, with plans to pursue a career in conservation.Current full-time student at an accredited college or university in Texas
Undergraduate students must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of study by the application deadline of 6/9/2025.

Ineligibility

(Note: Incoming Freshmen are not eligible for this scholarship).

What Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 23
Total given: $15.58M
Median grant: $47K
Range: $5,150–$14.18M

By dollars: Texas >99%, District of Columbia <1%, Alabama <1%. Top recipient cities: Austin, TX; Corpus Christi, TX; Washington, DC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
57% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept · Austin, TX

Maintain parks and wildlife

$14.18M
Texas Found for Conservation · Austin, TX

Outreach & education

$340K
Chasing the Tide · Austin, TX

Outreach & education

$279K
Borderlands Research Inst · Alpine, TX

Outreach & education

$180K
Wildlife Habitat Federation · Cat Springs, TX

Outreach & education

$74K