NWTF Scholarship $500, apply online 1/15/27

Purpose of the Scholarship
The purpose of the NWTF Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship Program is to recognize and reward an NWTF member, who is currently a senior in high school, for their outstanding academic achievement, community involvement and leadership roles.  

• Local chapter award: $500
• State chapter award: $2,500
• National award: $10,000 

Eligibility Requirements

• Students should be graduating seniors with a minimum of a 3.0 on 4.0 scale or equivalent grade point average (check your gafutures.org HOPE GPA or email allisontokar@lcboe.net).
• Students must upload copies of transcripts for review. Finalist GPA and transcripts will be verified (found in Documents in IC).
• 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.