William Jessen Memorial Scholarship Grant

The William Jessen Memorial Scholarship, offered by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, supports individuals presenting at the NWRA Symposium. This scholarship, honoring William Jessen and wildlife rehabilitation, aims to defray costs for speakers, facilitating knowledge sharing that enhances animal care. Preference is given to applicants who have not received NWRA scholarships in recent years, ensuring that financial support reaches those who need it most.

The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) is dedicated to improving and promoting the profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its contributions to preserving natural ecosystems. The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and wildlife rehabilitation as a profession are recognized and respected worldwide.
The William Jessen Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an individual whose abstract is approved for presentation at the upcoming NWRA Symposium. One or more scholarship(s) may be awarded to help defray the costs of attending the Symposium for a Symposium Speaker. This scholarship is given through NWRA by Elaine Friedman in memory of her brother, William Jessen, and in honor of all creatures that capture one's heart, expertise, and time, but never make it to release.
Financial support is provided to NWRA symposium speakers who share their valuable information, skills, and expertise with many attendees. This multiplies the positive impact through enabling rehabilitators to help many more animals.

Eligibility

Individuals may apply. Only one scholarship is awarded per person in any given year.