2026 Scholarship Cycle
OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026
Scholarship Opportunity
Nana Family Scholarship
Offered by Conservation Federation of Missouri
The Nana Family Scholarship supports ethnic diversity in natural-resource management by assisting undergraduate or graduate students studying fish, wildlife, forest, soil, water, or related natural-resource disciplines.
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student
Application Timeline
Important application dates
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Eligibility
- Be an eligible student from an ethnic minority background as defined by the scholarship.
- Be enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Study a field related to natural-resource management, specifically fish, wildlife, forest, soil, or water.
Requirements
- Complete the scholarship application.
- Submit an essay no longer than two pages.
- Graduate applicants should describe research or special project work and its benefit to natural-resource conservation.
- Undergraduate applicants should describe academic and professional goals and the reasons behind those goals.
- Submit a current resume including anticipated graduation date.
- Submit two recommendation letters from natural-resource professionals.
How to Apply
- 1Complete the Nana Family Scholarship application.
- 2Prepare the appropriate undergraduate or graduate essay.
- 3Prepare a current resume.
- 4Request two recommendations from natural-resource professionals.
- 5Submit all materials by January 31.
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