Scholarships

Wildlife Biology Scholarships

The Christian Bowers Memorial Scholarship
(2/$1,250 or 1/$2,500)
This Scholarship was established by Christian’s parents for a returning undergraduate student majoring in Wildlife Biology, exhibiting financial need, and in good academic standing. Christian was to enroll in the Wildlife Biology program in the fall of 1997 but was struck by lightning before classes began.
Donors: David and Mary Bowers

George and Mildred Cirica Graduate Student Support Fund
(2/$5,000)
To provide support for graduate students studying wildlife biology. Support may include graduate scholarships, summer research awards, graduate stipends, or other student support as determined by the director of the Wildlife Biology Program. 

The Herman William Gabriel Scholarship
(1/$2,200)
The purpose of the Herman William Gabriel Scholarship is to provide an annual award to a student studying wildlife biology. If the student continues in good academic standing, he or she will continue to receive the award until graduation. The scholarship was established by Herman William (Bill) Gabriel, forester, wildlifer, photographer, and writer. Bill earned his doctorate at the University of Montana studying the effects of forest fire history on big game habitat in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Donor: Dr. Bill Gabriel 

The Peter C. Kotte Memorial Scholarship
(1/$1,000)
The Peter C. Kotte Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships to University of Montana undergraduate students in the Wildlife Biology Program. Qualified students are those who have an excellent academic standing with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Preference is for a non-traditional student who is also a veteran.

Peter C. Kotte was a Missoula, Montana native who proudly worked 16 years of his adult life for the U.S. Air Force. He was studying wildlife biology at the University of Montana in 2006 when a heart attack took away his dream of completing his degree. Peter was an active outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and skiing. He was most concerned for the safe conservation of deer and elk. While not a specific requirement, students with similar interests are encouraged to apply for this award. This fund was established by an anonymous donor who has held Peter in her heart for a lifetime.

Les Pengelly Scholarship
(1/$1,800)
The Les Pengelly Scholarship was established in 1991 after Dr. Pengelly’s death at age 73 after a battle with cancer. Contributions from friends, family members, and associates established this endowed fund. Dr. Pengelly was extremely influential in resource management. An extension wildlife specialist from 1954-1963, he lectured throughout the state reminding wildlife biologists of their responsibilities. From 1963-84, he held a permanent faculty position in Wildlife Biology. He was president of the national Wildlife Society in 1978-79. He also served as the first chair of the Environmental Studies program at UM. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or returning graduate student in Wildlife Biology demonstrating outstanding scholastic achievement and a strong land and conservation ethic and dedicated to transmitting knowledge concerning wildlife and wild areas to the public. Financial need is also considered secondarily.
Contacts: Laure Pengelly, Anne Pengelly, Mary Lou Pengelly, Kim Pengelly, and Mark Pengelly

SCIF Sables Susan and John Monson Hunting Heritage Scholarship
(1/$4,400)
SCIF (Safari Club International Foundation) Sables Susan and John Monson Hunting Heritage Scholarship will provide support to undergraduate students studying wildlife biology. Recipients must have a 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Preference is for a female student in her junior or senior year. Scholarship recipients may be invited to attend an SCI First for Hunters Convention.

James C. Salinas Memorial Scholarship
(1/$300)
This scholarship is provided by Vera Salinas to honor her late husband’s memory and commitment to conservation. It is awarded to a senior in Wildlife Biology who has demonstrated superior academic performance and has financial need. The Wildlife Biology faculty selects the recipient.

Susan Churchill Scholarship
(1/$1,000)
The Susan Churchill Scholarship provides support to be used for tuition at Flathead Lake Biological Station or for other experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students studying wildlife biology. Recipients must be majoring in the Aquatic Option in the Wildlife Biology Program. Every reasonable effort will be made to ensure that applicants for this scholarship include highly qualified female students. Susan Churchill earned her degree in Wildlife Biology in 1977, at a time when female graduates of the wildlife biology program were quite rare. Susan spent much of her career as an environmental consultant.
Donor: Susan Churchill

Wynn Freeman Award
The Montana chapter of the Wildlife Society established the Wynn Freeman Award in 1979. The Wildlife Biology faculty selects the recipients.

College of Forestry and Conservation Scholarships

Please click here for information about scholarships awarded to students within the College of Forestry and Conservation.

University of Montana Scholarships

Please click here for information about scholarships available to students enrolled in the University of Montana.

Please click here for information about scholarships/fellowships available to graduate students enrolled in the University of Montana.

EPSCoR
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Leadership Awards
MILES Seed Grants
P.E.O. International
National Science Foundation
Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Program

Questions about scholarships? Contact Jeanne Franz.

Interested in establishing a scholarship? Contact Emma Bentley.