Congratulations to our 2012 Ben Meadows Natural Resource Scholarship winners!

"The Ben Meadows Natural Resources Scholarships provide two $2,500 awards, one for leadership and one based on academic achievement for juniors or seniors enrolled full time in a Natural Resources curriculum at the baccalaureate level. The scholarships are administered by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). Meet this year's winners:
Kaitlyn 2012 Scholarship Recipient for Leadership

Our 2012 Scholarship Recipient for Leadership is Kaitlyn B., who attends University of Missouri. Kaitlyn participated in the Conservation Honors Program and has devoted time to the student chapter of Society of American Foresters and the Forestry Club. She's been an Ambassador and Peer Mentor in the School of Natural Resources and she's been involved in the Conservation Leadership Corps with the Conservation Federation of Missouri. She is a Protection Volunteer for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Kaitlyn studied abroad in Thailand and Costa Rica. Soon she will embark on a 27-month commitment as a Peace Corps volunteer where she will be working forestry extension.

Austin 2012 Academic Scholarship

Our 2012 Academic Scholarship goes to Austin H., who attends North Carolina State University. Austin is a member of the student chapter of the Society of American Foresters and the North Carolina State University Forestry Club and the State College Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He's worked for the North Carolina State University Cooperative Tree Improvement Program since October 2011. Austin has also tutored peers in dendrology.

For more complete details and qualification requirements for the Ben Meadows Natural Resources Scholarships please visit www.benmeadows.com/scholarships.