Scholarship Application

Marin County Fish and Wildlife Commission Scholarship in honor of Ed Schultz

Purpose

The Marin County Fish and Wildlife Commission is dedicated to preparing future leaders in the field of fish and wildlife conservation to address current and emerging challenges and benefit current and future wildlife populations and habitat in Marin. The Commission recommends this scholarship annually to invest in the future of fish and wildlife conservation, habitat preservation and restoration, and natural resource management by supporting the selected recipient’s education and career plans.

The Commission is motivated to support students that are orientated to fish and wildlife conservation and assist students from diverse backgrounds to overcome potential barriers to education and training in the fish and wildlife sciences. In making this scholarship recommendation, the Commission is advancing the mandate and directives of the California Fish and Game Code by insuring there is a pipeline of individuals that are equipped with the knowledge and skills to protect and enhance Marin’s fish and wildlife and their habitats.

Award

One scholarship per year will be recommended up to $3,500.00 or 8% of available annual funds (amount could be less than $3,500.00 in some years).

Eligibility

• Resident of Marin County
• Enrollment in, or plan to enroll in a course of study at a college campus that is supportive of fish and wildlife conservation careers in Marin County, for example natural resource management, wildlife conservation, restoration ecology, fisheries or wildlife biology, or oceanography.
• Currently enrolled as a high school senior (entering college in Fall 2025) or college student presently.
• Demonstrated financial need.
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to contributing and sharing acquired education to Marin County fish and wildlife conservation.

Process

Following the Commission’s annual grant recommendations and cycle, application submission, review, and recommendation steps include:

• Applications (see form and instructions) will be received starting January 1 of each year with the deadline at close of business on the first Monday in March of each year.
• Commission will receive redacted applications no later than its March Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
• Commission will review and discuss applications at its April meeting. Applicants are asked to participate in that meeting and make a brief, 3-minute, presentation on their education and career goals.
• Commission makes final recommendation for scholarship award at its May meeting.
• Recommendation is provided to the Marin County Board of Supervisors in July for final approval.
• Award payment will be made no later than the end of August.