At the National Wild Turkey Federation, there are more benefits going out to youth than just the pride of conserving the American wild turkey. Scholarship money is also available.

Students can now compete at the local level for college scholarships sponsored by the NWTF. But it doesn't stop there.

All students receiving local scholarships for $250 will have the opportunity to compete for a state/provincial chapter funded $1,000 state/provincial scholarship. State/provincial chapter winners will compete for a $10,000 national scholarship. Eligibility information for recipients and deadlines for each phase of the process are included with the scholarship application packets. Information packets will be sent to interested chapters each year.

These scholarships are set up to ensure the NWTF has the dedicated conservationists needed for the future and is a part of the NWTF's Five-Star program. Applicants for the scholarship must be members of the NWTF and are judged on their scholastic achievements, leadership abilities, community involvement and commitment to conservation.

The deadline for application is January 1^st. For more information on the scholarship program, contact Stephanie Drennan at the Wild Turkey Center by calling (800) THE-NWTF or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Students: Click here to download the latest NWTF Academic Scholarship Program application.