Illinois State Wild Turkey Federation

Land of Lincoln Scholarship

Application must be postmarked by: 11/01/22

Send applications and related materials to:

Dr. Robert E. Reich
Chair, Scholarship Committee
Illinois State Wild Turkey Federation
620 Springlake Drive
Quincy, Illinois 62305

 Land of Lincoln Scholarship Application

All applications subject to the following criteria:

A)    Applicant must be resident of the State of Illinois
B)    Applicant must be enrolled in a public community college, four year public college, or public university in the state of Illinois
C)    Students may apply and receive a scholarship two years in a row
D)    One or more scholarships will be given each year
E)    Under Graduate awards up to $1500.00 and Graduate awards up to $2500.00
F)     Major course of study must be:
Conservation

Wildlife Management

Ecology

Conservation Law Enforcement

Related fields (as approved by the committee)

G)   Recipient will be selected by a committee of board members of the Illinois State Wild Turkey Federation
H)   Applicants may be required to interview
I)      It is required that the recipient attend the Illinois State Wild Turkey Federation Banquet in Springfield Illinois in January (01/14/2023)   for publicity
purposes. Tickets will be furnished.

J)      Winners will be notified on or before 12/15/22