Since 1984, the Texas Game Warden Association has been awarding scholarships to lower-income students enrolled in a state college or university. While there's no specific requirement that recipients pursue an education in wildlife law enforcement, it's a consideration in the application process. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, community service and depth of character through references from non-family members. Students with a prior criminal history will not be considered.
Scholarship recipients are awarded $6,800 each, to be paid in eight installments of $850. After each installment---paid every spring and fall---recipients are evaluated to ensure they're maintaining their eligibility requirements. A minimum of 12 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.8 is the standard. The association can revoke scholarships at any time.
Texas Game Warden Association
Scholarship for Future Generations
4367 FM 1047
Hamilton, TX 76531
texasgamewarden.com
Pursuing a career as a game warden in Texas requires a bachelor's degree. Aspiring game wardens majoring in a law enforcement, resource or science-related fields are given special consideration. Students who choose the resource or science route may be eligible for a Natural Resources Scholarship from the Texas Wildlife Association.
Five $10,000 scholarships are awarded every year to freshmen students majoring in a natural resource field---agricultural science, wildlife science, forestry or biology. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, graduates of a Texas high school and be enrolled in a Texas university. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and a personal essay by the applicant.
Texas Wildlife Association
Natural Resources Scholarships
2800 NE Loop 410, Suite 105
San Antonio, TX 78218
210-826-2904
texas-wildlife.org
Children of game wardens disabled or killed in the line of duty may be eligible for a scholarship from the College for All Texans Foundation. Recipients are exempt from paying tuition and other fees for the first 120 credits towards their undergraduate degrees. Funds from this scholarship can only be used at a state-sanctioned Texas university or college.
Students can only apply before they turn 21 and scholarship money must be used before they turn 26. Eligibility requirements include a letter from their parent's previous employer and in cases where the parent is disabled, a certified statement by his doctor.
College for All Texans Foundation
Dependent Children of Deceased Public Servants
1200 East Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
collegeforalltexans.com