The Texas Outdoor Writers Association awards merit scholarships. In order to qualify, applicants must have completed, or are planning to enroll during the next calendar year, in communications courses related to the outdoors, environmental conservation or wildlife management at an accredited college or university in Texas.

A $1,500 Merit Award is available to all college-level students, freshman through graduate or professionals seeking further training in a career utilizing written communications skills relating to the outdoors, environmental conservation or wildlife management.

Scholarship Application Form
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In addition to the initial application, students who met the initial requirements must submit the following in order to be considered:

  • A letter of recommendation from a department head or faculty advisor.
  • A copy of your transcript or degree plan.
  • A written summary of your activities and/or related work in outdoor communications, environmental conservation or wildlife management, including work samples, if appropriate.

For more information, contact TOWA Scholarship Committee Chair Chester Moore, Jr, 101 Broad Street, Orange, TX 77630 or e-mail cryptokeeper13@yahoo.com.

 
 
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