Fish and Wildlife Commission Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Please note an earlier version of this news story incorrectly stated the deadline as April 1. The deadline is April 30. 

The Sonoma County Fish & Wildlife Commission is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The Commission awards up to six scholarships to college students and college-bound high school seniors pursuing studies in natural sciences.

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be:

• A resident of Sonoma County
• Currently enrolled as a 2 year college student, 4 year college student, or graduating senior (entering college Fall 2026)
• Enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, a natural science-related field of study, including botany, zoology, environmental science, marine science, resource management, wildlife conservation, fisheries, biology, oceanography, or resource conservation and restoration

Application packets must be received via email or postmarked by April 3oth, and need to include the following:

• Completed Application Form
• School transcript
• Two letters of recommendation

For more information and to download the scholarship application, visit: sonomacounty.gov/awm/fwc/scholarships.

Now in its 20th year, this program continues to invest in the next generation of environmental stewards. Scholarship recipients will be notified in early June.

For questions, please contact fishandwildlife@sonomacounty.gov or call the Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures at (707) 565-2371.