Canadian Wildlife Federation Frances Elizabeth Hilder Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Online application form on the Canadian Wildlife Federation website, choosing the Frances Elizabeth Hilder Scholarship Fund
• ✓ Transcripts as proof of full-time enrolment and academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent)
• ✓ A brief plan of the study or research you want to do (one page, 500 words maximum)
• ✓ An outline of your future career plans and how they will benefit wildlife resources (one page, 500 words maximum)
• ✓ Your top three to five extracurricular activities and interests
• ✓ Two to three references (for example, two professors and one employer)

About this award

You can receive between $1,000 and $7,000, though the exact amount depends on the scholarship fund and availability in the year. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. Note that the distribution may be divided into two payments. This is for you if you are a student dedicated to the field of forest conservation. Applications are due May 31 each year, through the online application form on the Canadian Wildlife Federation website. Successful applicants are notified by September 30. You can request only one Canadian Wildlife Federation scholarship per year. Applications are adjudicated by a committee. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Canadian Wildlife Federation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Canadian Wildlife Federation during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Canadian Wildlife Federation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be enrolled full-time in a Canadian post-secondary institution. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. If you are a graduate student, you do not need to be in a thesis-based program (a regular program that does not require a research thesis). You must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or the equivalent, and your studies must be in the field of forest conservation.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to undergraduate or graduate students
• ✓ Studying forest conservation

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

4. 4

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Academic PerformanceAvoid submitting transcripts that are outdated. Instead, provide your most recent records to prove you meet the 3.0 GPA requirement. Request an official digital copy from your registrar's office.
• ReferencesAvoid providing generic letters of recommendation. Instead, ask your professors or employers to highlight your specific contributions to forest conservation. Ensure each reference stays under the 500-word limit.
• StrategyAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, emphasize your passion for forest conservation in your application materials. Connect your coursework to real-world environmental goals.
• RealismAvoid assuming the maximum award amount. Instead, remember that the value varies from $1,000 to $7,000 based on yearly availability. Plan your budget around the lower end of that range.

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