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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.
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:

Grades 6-8: Wildest Writers, Geohazards and Resource Engineering, and Geo-mapping the Keweenaw
Grades 9-11: Wild Writers, Building a Community with Mapping Techniques, Climate and Sustainability, Intro to Renewable Energy, and Living Sustainably
Grades 10-11:  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 25 - 30. This camp involves traveling places in Michigan to learn about the diverse bird communities of the Great Lakes region. Camp application deadline is May 1  or until filled.
​Please visit to apply: 
https://www.michiganaudubon.org/learn/young-birders/​

4-H Great Lakes Natural Resource Camp, Camp Chickagami, Presque Isle, MI
For ages 13-15, or entering grades 8-10 in the fall of 2023.  
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Applications: www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_great_lakes_natural_resources_camp/index
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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.
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​Scholarships for Continuing Education
Two $1000 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 2023.
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 can be mailed 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.

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

M, T, W, F 8-4
Thur 10-6

Telephone

906-286-2890

Email

schoolcraftcd@macd.org
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Land Acknowledgement
    • What We Do
    • Meet Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • FOIA Policy
  • Issues
    • Invasive Species
    • Preserving Our Pollinators
    • Recycling
    • Tree Pests and Pathogens
    • Threatened & Endangered Species
    • Water Quality
  • Programs & Services
    • Community Grants
    • Scholarships
    • Agriculture
    • Forestry
    • Soil Erosion (SESC) Permit
    • Tree Sale
    • Recreation
    • Fun for Kids >
      • Wildlife Habitat Plans >
        • Bats
        • Bluebirds
        • Ducks
    • Warbler Wonderland
  • News & Media
    • Media
    • Newsletter
    • Upcoming Events
    • Meeting Schedule & Calendar
  • Get Involved
    • Contact Your Lawmakers
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