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"Perhaps the most important of these purposes is to teach the student how to put the sciences together in order to use them. All the sciences and arts are taught as if they were separate. They are separate only in the classroom. Step out on the campus and they are immediately fused. Land ecology is putting arts and sciences together for the purpose of understanding our environment.”
-Aldo Leopold |
The SCD offers scholarships for youth camp attendance, higher education, and continuing education for teachers. Details about eligibility and the application process for each category can be found below. Please contact our office with any questions.
Teacher Continuing Education Scholarships
The SCD provides scholarships to educators covering attendance to the Michigan DNR Academy of Natural Resources teacher trainings, which aim to enrich educators' knowledge about Michigan's natural resources so that they may bring new nuance to the classroom. This week-long program qualifies for state continuing education clock hours (see below for details). The DNR will be hosting two Academy of Natural Resources programs during the summer of 2024:
ANR Classic, July 7-12 in Roscommon, MI
ANR Classic, July 7-12 in Roscommon, MI
- Description: Participants can choose between three program tracks covering natural resource management, outdoor skills such as archery and geocaching, and Environmental Education curricula.
- Cost: $395 for the entire week which includes five nights of lodging, 15 meals and all materials. Price is based on double occupancy. Single rooms are available for an additional $100/week.
- SCECH: 30+ credit hours
- Description: Program will focus on forest management, including unique forest types, a look at specialized forest products, and a Native American view of forestry.
- Cost: $450 for the entire week which includes five nights of lodging, 13 meals and all materials. Price is based on double occupancy. Single rooms are available for an additional $100/week.
- SCECH: 20+ credit hours
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For an SCD scholarship application, click here. Applications for summer 2024 programs are due by March 1, 2024.
Please note that a separate $100 scholarship is available through the DNR as a part of the course registration process. Course registration is available here. Note: The SCD also funds natural resource-related field trips for K-12 classes. Teachers can visit our Resources for Educators page to learn more. |
Youth Camp Scholarships
Grade 6-12 students interested in attending a natural resource-related camp are eligible for a scholarship to cover the cost of registration in part or full. The SCD currently offers scholarships for the three camps listed below, but we encourage parents/guardians to reach out with inquiries about other camps that advance natural resource education.
Award amounts will vary based on availability and need. To apply, please fill out an application form and email it to [email protected], drop it off at our office (100 N. Cedar St.), or mail it to Schoolcraft Conservation District, PO Box 250, Manistique, MI 49854. Hard copies of the application form are available at our office. Those unable to fill out a form can also apply by calling (906) 286-2890.
Students are responsible for submitting their applications directly to a camp.
Award amounts will vary based on availability and need. To apply, please fill out an application form and email it to [email protected], drop it off at our office (100 N. Cedar St.), or mail it to Schoolcraft Conservation District, PO Box 250, Manistique, MI 49854. Hard copies of the application form are available at our office. Those unable to fill out a form can also apply by calling (906) 286-2890.
Students are responsible for submitting their applications directly to a camp.
Summer Youth Program camps are offered at Michigan Tech University in Houghton, MI during various weeks throughout the summer. Programs are currently aimed at students in grades 6-8 and 9-11. The SCD is providing scholarship assistance for the following summer 2024 courses:
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Grades 6-8
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Course costs begin at a base price of $1095, which includes tuition, program fees, meals, room, and board. Any additional fees are noted in the course descriptions, which can be found here. Students have the opportunity to apply for a second scholarship through Michigan Tech. Courses have flexible deadlines, but all have limited space.
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The Young Birders Camp will be held at Alma College in Alma, MI on June 23-28. Students ages 13-18 are eligible to enroll. Participants will travel to various places throughout Michigan to explore different habitats and important bird areas of the Great Lakes region firsthand. Topics will include bird conservation and identification tips and techniques.
Camp application deadline is May 1 or until filled. The cost is $650 per camper, which includes lodging, food, transportation during camp, camp materials, and camper swag. A limited number of additional need-based scholarships are available through the Audubon Society. |
Photos courtesy of the Audubon Society
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MSU Extension's 4-H Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp will be held at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle from July 28 to August 3, 2024. This program is designed to increase teens' knowledge of, appreciation of, and stewardship for the natural resources of the Great Lakes region through activities like fishing, snorkeling, hiking, dune and wetland exploration, archery, photography, crafts, and more.
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Photos courtesy of MSU Extension
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Teens who are aged 13 to 15 or going into 8th-10th grades in the fall are eligible to register; campers are not required to be 4-H members to attend. The program is equipped for a maximum of 70 campers, so early registration is encouraged.
The 2024 camper fee is TBD, but will include six nights in a cabin setting, all meals and snacks and a full day of experiential learning with Michigan State University Extension staff. Water activities, camp crafts, night hikes, charter fishing, and a t-shirt are included. Printable brochure here |
Postsecondary Education Scholarships
Three $1,000 scholarships are being offered by the SCD for students who will pursue a technical certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor’s degree in a natural resources field in the fall of 2024. These scholarships can be renewed for a second year ($2,000 total). 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.
Application forms can be mailed or turned into the MHS, Jack Reque, or Big Bay de Noc school offices by March 10. Winners will be announced in late April. Forms are available through the above school offices, at the SCD office (100 N. Cedar St.), and online. Those unable to fill out a form can also apply by calling (906) 286-2890.
Application forms can be mailed or turned into the MHS, Jack Reque, or Big Bay de Noc school offices by March 10. Winners will be announced in late April. Forms are available through the above school offices, at the SCD office (100 N. Cedar St.), and online. Those unable to fill out a form can also apply by calling (906) 286-2890.