Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship in the USA
The Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship is a competitive scholarship program that provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in forestry, wildlife, or marine science. Administered through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), the scholarship encourages talented students to build careers in natural resource conservation and environmental management.
The scholarship awards up to $12,000 to eligible students enrolled at Louisiana public colleges and universities. Applicants must meet residency, academic, and enrollment requirements to be considered.
Scholarship Summary
- Scholarship Name: Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship
- Host Organization: Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
- Host Country: USA
- Study Location: Louisiana, USA
- Scholarship Amount: Up to $12,000
- Number of Awards: 30
- Degree Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
- Eligible Subjects: Forestry, Wildlife Science, Marine Science
- Eligible Nationality: U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, and Eligible Non-Citizens
- Funding Type: Partial Funding
- Application Deadline: July 1
Degree Level
The scholarship is available for students pursuing:
Undergraduate Degree
Graduate Degree
Available Subjects
Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following fields:
Forestry
Wildlife Science
Marine Science
Benefits
Recipients of the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship receive:
Scholarship funding of up to $12,000.
Financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education.
Support for students pursuing careers in conservation and environmental sciences.
Opportunity to study at eligible Louisiana public colleges and universities.
Recognition through a competitive state-funded scholarship program
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must be:
U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or eligible non-citizens.
Louisiana residents for at least one year before July 1 of the scholarship award year.
Registered with the Selective Service if required by federal law.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or eligible non-citizen.
Be a Louisiana resident for at least one year before the scholarship award period.
Be registered with the Selective Service if required.
Be enrolled full-time at a Louisiana public college or university.
Be majoring in Forestry, Wildlife Science, or Marine Science.
Intend to earn a degree in one of the approved fields.
Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least 60 college credit hours.
Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA.
Graduate applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA in graduate coursework.
Submit all required documentation requested by LOSFA.
Application Procedure
To apply for the Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship, follow these steps:
Verify that you meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Enroll full-time in an eligible degree program at a Louisiana public college or university.
Complete the required scholarship application through LOSFA.
Submit academic records and proof of enrollment.
Provide documentation demonstrating Louisiana residency.
Submit any additional documents requested by LOSFA.
Ensure all application materials are submitted before the application deadline.
Required Documents
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
Completed scholarship application
Proof of U.S. citizenship, nationality, or eligible non-citizen status
Proof of Louisiana residency
College transcripts
Proof of full-time enrollment
Documentation of declared major
Selective Service registration (if applicable)
Any additional documents requested by LOSFA
Deadline
Application Deadline: July 1
Applicants should submit all required documents before the deadline to ensure their applications are considered.
