External Scholarships
The Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
Eligibility & Applications: U.S. Citizen undergraduate, must be receiving the Federal Pell Grant. OSU certification is required, please contact LeAnn Adam to discuss your project proposal and apply online.
Boren Undergraduate Award for International Study (NSEP)
Eligibility & Applications: U.S. Citizen, enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program. Boren Scholars must remain matriculated in their undergraduate programs for the duration of the scholarship and may not graduate until the scholarship is complete. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Boren campus representative LeAnn Adam early in the application cycle.
Fullbright U.S. Student Program
Eligibility and Applications: Visit OSU's Fullbright U.S. Student Program page for application details, application resources, and to contact LeAnn Adam to start the program application process.
Udall Scholarship
Eligibility and Applications: The Udall application requires an OSU institutional nomination and endorsement letter. Please contact Dr. Pat Muir to discuss your interest in applying.
University Scholarships
Students can apply through OSU Financial Aid and Scholarships or search for scholarships they are eligible for through the OSU Scholarship Database.
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife offers the Henry Mastin Memorial Scholarship for incoming first-year students majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife. Application details are below.
Henry Mastin Memorial Scholarship
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Incoming first-year students majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences are eligible.
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Students apply through their OSU application.
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Deadline is February 1.
HMSC Scholarships
The Hatfield Marine Science Center administers multiple scholarships, fellowships, and awards annually. Undergraduates are eligible for financial support that can cover housing expenses for residency at HMSC during summer coursework, travel expenses to attend a professional conference, and projects/research that contribute to fisheries development, marine education, shellfish aquaculture, fisheries ecology and many more marine-related studies. For more information about when and how to apply, please reference the HMSC Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards website.
Departmental Scholarships
There are two solicitations for scholarships, one in January for General Awards and one in February for Internship and International Travel. Applications will be available for currently enrolled Fisheries and Wildlife (FW) students who matriculate Winter 2020 or earlier. Applications for the General scholarships including the College of Agriculture awards are submitted once annually no later than February 15th through the new ScholarDollars website and are awarded in fall, winter, and spring 2020-21 (a few awards are available for students graduating spring 2020. For questions, please contact fw.scholarships@oregonstate.edu.
Lindsay Ball Fisheries and Wildlife Scholarship
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All undergraduate students in FW are eligible
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Financial need
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Preference for Oregon residents
Carl and Lenora Bond Scholarship
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Full-time student in FW
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Junior or senior with leadership abilities
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Financial need
Mike and Kay Brown Scholarship
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Award amount varies, multiple awards given
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Juniors or seniors
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College of Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, or Natural Resources with FW emphasis
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Preference: Children or grandchildren of professional employees of the ODFW, ODF, or OSP; Oregon residents; Veterans
Izma Bailey Conser Memorial Scholarship
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All undergraduate students in FW are eligible
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Preference for Ecampus students
Davis Fisheries and Wildlife Scholarship
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All undergraduate students in FW are eligible
Roland E. Dimick Memorial Scholarship
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Sophomore who has been in FW for at least 3 terms
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Award is based on freshman year performance
Fritzell Award
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All undergraduate students in FW are eligible
Jim and Bonnie Hall Fisheries and Wildlife Scholarship Fund
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Sophomore level and above
Howard Horton Fisheries Management Scholarship
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Full-time sophomore or junior
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Career interest in fisheries management
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Evidence of leadership, volunteer activities, and potential for successful career
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Demonstrated financial need
Lee Wallace Kuhn Memorial Scholarship
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Full-time junior or senior
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Emphasis in wildlife
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GPA range of 2.5 to 3.3
Bob and Phyllis Mace Watchable Wildlife Scholarship
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Full-time student in FW
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Demonstrated financial need
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GPA range of 2.5 and 3.3
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Preference for Oregon high school graduates
Mentors Scholarship
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Full-time sophomore, junior, or senior with leadership skills
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Must have at least two terms left, including fall next year
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Demonstrated financial need
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Working toward a degree that blends their FW training with other disciplines
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Minimum GPA of 2.8
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U.S. Citizen
William B. & Jean Morse Scholarship
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All undergraduate students in FW are eligible
Multnomah Anglers and Hunters Club (these are awarded in spring 2020 and eligibility includes spring term graduating students)
Mikel Mapes Memorial Scholarship
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Junior or senior with an emphasis in Fisheries, GPA and community activities
Bill Schaffer Memorial Scholarship
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Sophomore, based on academic performance and community activities
Chan Schenck Conservation Scholarship
Milt Guymon
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Full-time student, junior, senior or post baccalaureate class standing while receiving the award
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Recipient displays evidence of leadership, volunteer activities, and potential for successful career
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Evidence for financial need
Tamal Reece Scholarship
Rogue Flyfishers Scholarship
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Full-time junior or senior with an emphasis in Fisheries
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Minimum GPA of 3.0
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Financial need
Santiam Fish and Game Association Endowed Scholarship Fund (2 awards)
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One award to an undergraduate in his/her third or fourth year of study, and one to an undergraduate student participating in an internship in the area of Fisheries and Wildlife public education in Linn or Benton counties.
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All recipients must have completed one year of the FW major
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Must be a Linn or Benton County high school graduate
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Grade point average of at least 3.0
Phillip W. Schneider Scholarship
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Full-time student with good academic standing in program
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Demonstrate leadership abilities through their student and community activities
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Students must be of sophomore or junior class standing while receiving the scholarship
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Preference for applicants with a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average
Southern Oregon Flyfishers Association Scholarships (2 awards)
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Full-time juniors or seniors with an emphasis in Fisheries
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Minimum GPA of 3.0
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Financial need
Vivian Shriver Thompson Scholarship (2 awards)
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Juniors or seniors based on academic performance and leadership abilities
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Financial need
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Emphasis in Wildlife
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Preference for Oregon residents
William Q. Wick Memorial Scholarship
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Full-time students with leadership skills
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Financial need
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Post Baccalaureate students are eligible
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Preference for Oregon high school graduate
Travel and Internship Awards - can apply anytime
This application can be found under the Internship Funding Details section of the Internship web page.
Munson Undergraduate Travel Award
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Full-time undergraduate students presenting their research (oral or poster) at a technical conference.
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Other considerations are for attending a workshop, training, or professional development event.
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Students exhibiting leadership, interdisciplinary interest, and financial need are encouraged to apply.
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Can be used for travel or other expenses
Gerald L. Fisher Internship in Aquaculture & Hatchery Management
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Full-time undergraduate student in FW
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Participating in volunteer or low-paying, off-campus internship or one with unusual expenses
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Internship is related to expressed educational goal in aquaculture or hatchery management
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Quality and content of student’s essay
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Can be used for travel or other expenses
Kenneth and Lois Klarquist
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Full-time undergraduate sophomore or junior in FW
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Participating in volunteer or low-paying, off-campus internship or one with unusual expenses
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Evidence of leadership, volunteer activities, potential for successful career
Kristle Volin Internship Fund
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Internship is related to student’s expressed educational goals
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Quality and content of student’s essay
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Can be used for travel or other expenses
Brooks Arthur Pangburn Internship Fund
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Internship is related to student’s expressed educational goals
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Quality and content of student’s essay
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Can be used for travel or other expenses
Izma Bailey Conser Memorial Scholarship
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International internship or study abroad
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Preference for Ecampus students
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Can be used for travel or other expenses