Congratulations to Ivan Vega-Everitt on being the 2025 NWTF Texas State Chapter Scholarship recipient
Congratulations to Ivan Vega-Everitt on being the 2025 NWTF Texas State Chapter Scholarship recipient!
He intends to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University and is an active advocate for responsible harvesting and conversation initiatives designed to respect and protect our beautiful land for many years and will continue to be for generations to come.
Ivan will continue to respect the environment, and our laws and limits; passing these values on to future generations as we continue to enjoy the sport.
Eligibility Requirements
Students should be graduating seniors with a minimum of a 3.0 on 4.0 scale or equivalent grade point average. (If transcript indicates a scale other than 4.0, student should have at least a 3.75 on a 5.0 scale, 4.5/6.0 scale, 5.25/7.0 scale, 6.0/8.0 scale, 6.75/9.0 scale or a 7.5/10.0 scale). Students must upload copies of transcripts for review. Finalist GPA and transcripts will be verified.
Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education (i.e. Junior College, Community College, Technical College, College or University).
Students must actively participate in hunting, support the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. A copy of current hunting license is required.
Students must hold a current NWTF membership. If you are not a current member of NWTF, visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF to join. Students can request an ID number from our membership department to include with the application for membership verification purposes.
Students must be involved in school extracurricular activities (i.e. FFA, Ecology Club, Science Club, Beta Club, Student Council, etc.).
Students must demonstrate leadership among his or her peers.
Students must demonstrate community leadership and/or involvement (i.e. 4-H, civic group or club, scouting, volunteer work).
Students must upload an essay (400-600 words) exhibiting dedication to conservation and preserving our hunting heritage. Essay must include:
why you will be a good investment if you are awarded this conservation scholarship
any experiences and background that demonstrate your dedication to conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage
why hunting is important to you and your family
Students must upload two letters of recommendation (from teachers, counselors, community or clergy - do not include relatives)
Students can only apply to one chapter.
Employees and National board members of the NWTF and their family members are not eligible to participate in the program.
Visit https://your.nwtf.org/scholarships/ for more information.