SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION'S UPPER LEVEL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Application Form

MISSION:

SCI Foundation funds and manages worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian services.

Each year outstanding students in their Junior or Senior year of academic standing who are recommended by colleges or universities are eligible to apply for a one year or two year scholarship awarded at $1,100 per semester; not to exceed four semesters.  Applicants must be committed to sustainable use of natural resources and the roll of our hunting heritage.

STUDENT SELECTIONS ARE BASED ON MERIT INVOLVING THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Applicant must have enough academic credits to at least be of junior status for fall registration at an accredited four year college or university.
2. Documented academic ability. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average demonstrating a capacity to succeed in their chosen course of study.  Include an official sealed transcript with application. 
3. Documented hunting and fishing activities and demonstrated Pro-Hunting viewpoint on wildlife management and wise use land ethic. 
4. Documented life experiences of voluntary or paid work experience supporting his/her goals.
5. Two letters of recommendation clearly outlining applicants strengths and achievements. At lease one, if not both letters, from a tenured level faculty member within the applicant's field of study.
6. Preference is given, but not limited to applicants seeking a degree in/or related field of conservation, such as: wildlife or range management, forestry, wildlife law enforcement and conservation education.
7. SCIF College Scholarship Application Form properly completed.
8. Participating colleges and universities may nominate no more than two new applicants each year.
9. Current resume - not to exceed two pages.
10. Applicant must not have any record of being convicted of a felony violation.
    
    

PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION:

1. Completed forms and all accompanying documentation should be mailed to:
                              SCIF College Scholarship Program
                              Education Department
                              4800 West Gates Pass Road
                              Tucson, AZ 85745
   
   
2. Applications must be postmarked no later than June 15th.
   
   
3. THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF THE SCIF BOARD OF  DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF SCI/SCIF ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
   
   

If you have any questions about submission of your application materials, please call (520) 620-1220 ext. 231. Incomplete applications, emailed or faxed materials are not accepted.