University of Washington-Seattle Campus (out-of-state)

Award Amount: $2,500 Description: To be considered for the scholarship, students must complete this application form. One or more students may receive a scholarship of up to $2,500. The Trail Blazers are most interested in assisting students who seek a career that will enhance the management of wilderness, natural resources, and fisheries science in Washington State's mountains. Applicants will be judged on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, integrity, and personal achievements. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career that involves professional work in Washington's high country. For example, the candidate might be pursuing professional studies in fisheries science, forestry, entomology, wildlife services, geology, botany, wilderness recreation or a related field. Applicants with existing or planned research work in Washington's high country, especially related to the high lake environment will be given additional preference. The Trail Blazers, Inc. are most interested in assisting students who seek a career that will enhance the management of wilderness, natural resources and fisheries science in Washington State's mountains. Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration, students must complete the application form and submit it along with the attachments requested. It must be mailed by May 15th of the year of the award. Student Selection: Applicants will be judged on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, integrity and other personal achievements. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career that involves professional work in Washington's high country. For example, the candidate might be pursuing professional studies in fisheries science, forestry, entomology, wildlife services, geology, botany, wilderness recreation or a related field. Applicants with existing or planned research work in Washington's high country, especially related to the high lake environment will be given additional preference.