Congratulations to Audri Poage on being the 2024 NWTF Texas State Chapter Scholarship recipient

Congratulations to our NWTF Texas State Chapter Academic Scholarship winner Miss Audri Poage!

She was also the recipient of the Highland Lakes local scholarship.

She intends to pursue a degree in agriculture business at Texas A&M University with hopes to one day become an agricultural lobbyist.

Also, Audri plan to continue to help see that the turkeys in Texas thrive!

Pictured with Audri is Highland Lakes Chapter President and State Board Member Lance Gray.

The purpose of the NWTF Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship Program is to recognize and reward an NWTF member, who is currently a senior in high school, for their outstanding academic achievement, community involvement and leadership roles. The National Scholarship Winner will receive a $10,000 scholarship sponsored by Mossy Oak.

Eligibility Requirements

Students should be graduating seniors with a minimum of a 3.0 on 4.0 scale or equivalent grade point average. (If transcript indicates a scale other than 4.0, student should have at least a 3.75 on a 5.0 scale, 4.5/6.0 scale, 5.25/7.0 scale, 6.0/8.0 scale, 6.75/9.0 scale or a 7.5/10.0 scale). Students must upload copies of transcripts for review. Finalist GPA and transcripts will be verified.

Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education (i.e. Junior College, Community College, Technical College, College or University).

Students must actively participate in hunting, support the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage. A copy of current hunting license is required.

Students must hold a current NWTF membership. If you are not a current member of NWTF, visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF to join. Students can request an ID number from our membership department to include with the application for membership verification purposes.

Students must be involved in school extracurricular activities (i.e. FFA, Ecology Club, Science Club, Beta Club, Student Council, etc.).

Students must demonstrate leadership among his or her peers.

Students must demonstrate community leadership and/or involvement (i.e. 4-H, civic group or club, scouting, volunteer work).

Students must upload an essay (400-600 words) exhibiting dedication to conservation and preserving our hunting heritage. Essay must include:

  • why you will be a good investment if you are awarded this conservation scholarship

  • any experiences and background that demonstrate your dedication to conservation and the preservation of our hunting heritage

  • why hunting is important to you and your family

Students must upload two letters of recommendation (from teachers, counselors, community or clergy - do not include relatives)

Students can only apply to one chapter.

Employees and National board members of the NWTF and their family members are not eligible to participate in the program.

Visit https://your.nwtf.org/scholarships/ for more information.


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