One of the goals of the Appalachian Habitat Association is to promote education and research designed to improve wildlife habitat and conservation. One of the ways in which we do this is to provide students who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs of study related to wildlife habitat and conservation with scholarships to pursue their studies.  They may attend programs outside of the region but must be from the counties of Allegheny, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Highland and Rockbridge to qualify.

The Appalachian Habitat Association (AHA) is offering four scholarships in the amounts of $6,000, $4,000 (two), and  $3,000.  These scholarships will be awarded to the top four applicants this spring.

Eligible students must be currently enrolled or are planning to pursue an education that will lead to a two-year, four-year or higher degree in a course of study associated with Forestry, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Habitat Management, Conservation Resources, Conservation Criminal Justice or a similar field associated with improving wildlife habitat and/or protecting wildlife.

We will accept applications each calendar year from graduating high school seniors, post-secondary students and graduate students from an institution with an accredited program as identified above.  Applications will be due May 31 of any calendar year.

Applications can also be obtained annually from the Guidance Officers at all area High Schools within the region, as well as Dabney S. Lancaster Community College..  Eligible students must be from the counties of Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Highland and Rockbridge. They may be accepted to attend schools outside of the area.