Scholarship Program

Who Can Apply : An FCRV Member or their dependant* children planning to enroll or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. An applicant must be a member for at least one year before application. * Dependant children of members: Applicants applying under their parent/guardian's membership must be a dependant thereof for the year of the Scholarship award, meaning they are a eligible as a an income tax deduction.

Applications for 2007 will be sent out starting December 1,2007 through April 1st 2008. All completed applications are returned to the Scholarship Management Service by April 15th of the year of the award.

How to Apply : Requests for an FCRV application MUST be made to the FCRV National Scholarship Directors. This can be done in two ways.

1. By US Mail to:

Herb and Marie Petersen
76 Gaymore Road
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

2. E-mail petersen76@aol.com Subject FCRV Scholarship

Requests MUST include the FCRV membership number and the postal mailing address. Applications are not sent electronically.

Stipend : Annual Scholarships are awarded carrying a stipend ranging from $500 to $2000. Part-time students will receive one-half of the granted amount. Scholarships are for one year. Recipients have the opportunity to reapply for a scholarship each year they meet the eligibility requirements.

Selection of Scholarship Recipients : Selection is made by the Scholarship Management Service that is selected by the FCRV Scholarship Board and confirmed by the Board of Directors in the year of the award.

Eligibility Requirements :

1. Parents or guardians must be member of FCRV for one year or longer.

2. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate course of study in an accredited two or four year college or university. Part-time students must carry a minimum of six credits and full-time a minimum of twelve.

3. Applicants currently enrolled in college are given equal consideration with incoming freshman students.

Scholarship Considerations :

1. High school graduates should be in the upper 40% of their class.

2. College students should have a cumulative B average (2.7 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale)

3. General considerations are taken for maturity, leadership, related activities and goals of the candidate as related to the objectives of FCRV.

4. Special consideration will be given to applicants majoring in fields related to conservation, ecology or outdoor activities, although all other fields are considered.