Scholarship Opportunities
Teachers
The Conservation District is offering scholarships to the Michigan DNR Academy of Natural Resources teacher trainings. For a scholarship application, click here. To sign up for the trainings, click here. The Conservation District scholarships are in addition to the $100 scholarship offered on the DNR website.
The Conservation District is offering scholarships to the Michigan DNR Academy of Natural Resources teacher trainings. For a scholarship application, click here. To sign up for the trainings, click here. The Conservation District scholarships are in addition to the $100 scholarship offered on the DNR website.
Scholarships for High School Students to attend camp
High school students interested in learning more about natural resources have two opportunities to attend camps to learn more this summer. Deadlines are coming up soon, click the links below to learn more and apply to the camp. To request a camp scholarship for any of the below camps; call the SCD office at
906-286-2890, email schoolcraftcd@macd.org, or stop by our office located next to Manistique High School. Students are responsible for submitting their applications directly to a camp.
Summer Youth Program at Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI- These camps are offered at various weeks during the summer. There are programs for students currently in grades sixth through eighth and other programs for grades ninth through eleventh.
Courses that the conservation district will provide scholarship assistance for are:
Wild Writers
Geohazards and Resource Engineering
Climate and Sustainability
Intro to Renewable Energy
Mapping Sustainable Food Systems
Geospatial Engineering
Courses have flexible deadlines, but all have limited space. Visit and apply at: www.mtu.edu/syp/
The Michigan Audubon Society Young Birders Camp
This camp is at Alma College for ages 13-18 and is scheduled for June 26 - July 1. This camp involves traveling places in Michigan to learn about the diverse bird communities of the Great Lakes region. Camp application deadline is May1 or until filled.
Please visit to apply: https://www.michiganaudubon.org/learn/young-birders/
Students who apply to either of the camps should contact the SCD office by phone (906-286-2890) or email (schoolcraftcd@macd.org) to be put on a list to be considered for a camp scholarship.
High school students interested in learning more about natural resources have two opportunities to attend camps to learn more this summer. Deadlines are coming up soon, click the links below to learn more and apply to the camp. To request a camp scholarship for any of the below camps; call the SCD office at
906-286-2890, email schoolcraftcd@macd.org, or stop by our office located next to Manistique High School. Students are responsible for submitting their applications directly to a camp.
Summer Youth Program at Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI- These camps are offered at various weeks during the summer. There are programs for students currently in grades sixth through eighth and other programs for grades ninth through eleventh.
Courses that the conservation district will provide scholarship assistance for are:
Wild Writers
Geohazards and Resource Engineering
Climate and Sustainability
Intro to Renewable Energy
Mapping Sustainable Food Systems
Geospatial Engineering
Courses have flexible deadlines, but all have limited space. Visit and apply at: www.mtu.edu/syp/
The Michigan Audubon Society Young Birders Camp
This camp is at Alma College for ages 13-18 and is scheduled for June 26 - July 1. This camp involves traveling places in Michigan to learn about the diverse bird communities of the Great Lakes region. Camp application deadline is May1 or until filled.
Please visit to apply: https://www.michiganaudubon.org/learn/young-birders/
Students who apply to either of the camps should contact the SCD office by phone (906-286-2890) or email (schoolcraftcd@macd.org) to be put on a list to be considered for a camp scholarship.
Scholarships for Continuing Education
Two $500 scholarships are being offered by the Schoolcraft Conservation District (SCD) for students who will pursue a Technical Certificate, an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field in the fall of 2022.
Applications will be accepted from seniors who reside in Schoolcraft County and attend Manistique High School, Jack Reque Alternative School, or Big Bay de Noc School. Students who reside in Schoolcraft County but attend a different school are also eligible to apply.
Applications must be postmarked by March 16 or turned into the MHS, Jack Reque, or Big Bay de Noc school offices by that date. Winners will be announced late April. Applications are available through the above school offices, and online here, or by contacting the SCD office at 906-286-2890.
Two $500 scholarships are being offered by the Schoolcraft Conservation District (SCD) for students who will pursue a Technical Certificate, an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field in the fall of 2022.
Applications will be accepted from seniors who reside in Schoolcraft County and attend Manistique High School, Jack Reque Alternative School, or Big Bay de Noc School. Students who reside in Schoolcraft County but attend a different school are also eligible to apply.
Applications must be postmarked by March 16 or turned into the MHS, Jack Reque, or Big Bay de Noc school offices by that date. Winners will be announced late April. Applications are available through the above school offices, and online here, or by contacting the SCD office at 906-286-2890.