Due January 22
Applicants will be judged on service to community, honors and financial need.
Two letters of recommendation are needed.
State Scholarship
Due February 7
Students should be graduating seniors with a minimum of a 3.0 on 4.0 scale or equivalent grade point average. (If transcript indicates a scale other than 4.0, student should have at least a 3.75 on a 5.0 scale, 4.5/6.0 scale, 5.25/7.0 scale, 6.0/8.0 scale, 6.75/9.0 scale or a 7.5/10.0 scale). Students must upload copies of transcripts for review. Finalist GPA and transcripts will be verified.
Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education (i.e. Junior College, Community College, Technical College, College or University).
Students must actively participate in hunting, support the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. A copy of current hunting license is required.
Students must hold a current NWTF membership. If you are not a current member of NWTF, visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF to join. Students can request an ID number from our membership department to include with the application for membership verification purposes.
Students must be involved in school extracurricular activities (i.e. FFA, Ecology Club, Science Club, Beta Club, Student Council, etc.).
Students must demonstrate leadership among his or her peers.
Students must demonstrate community leadership and/or involvement (i.e. 4-H, civic group or club, scouting, volunteer work).
Students must upload an essay (400-600 words) exhibiting dedication to conservation and preserving our hunting heritage. Essay must include:
why you will be a good investment if you are awarded this conservation scholarship
any experiences and background that demonstrate your dedication to conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage
why hunting is important to you and your family
Students must upload two letters of recommendation (from teachers, counselors, community or clergy - do not include relatives)
Students can only apply to one chapter.
Employees and National board members of the NWTF and their family members are not eligible to participate in the program.
Due 2/7/2026
Due February 17
Be a high school senior in the U.S.
Major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university In addition to the two-page application, please send
Typed essays, listed below
Two letters of reference
Official high school transcript, and official GPA
Official ACT or SAT score As is customary, reference letters, transcript and GPA, and official ACT or SAT score, should be } sent in sealed envelopes.
A recent photo for use in future scholarship promotions, member publications, social media and on our web site, nationalfarmers.com (It will only be used if you earn a scholarship. Photos will not be returned.)