Current MN SCI Scholarships

Safari Club International - Erik Ness Memorial Scholarship

The Safari Club International—Erik Ness Memorial Scholarship specifically benefits undergraduate college students who are dedicated to the field of wildlife management and conservation.

Scholarship Overview

• Target Institution: Distributed through the University of Minnesota's Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology 

• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) who are pursuing the Wildlife Specialization.

• The fund was established jointly by the Safari Club International—Minnesota Chapter and the North Country Bowhunters. It honors the memory of Erik Ness, an avid young outdoorsman who passed away from cancer in 1999.

How to Apply:
Current students must apply for scholarships through CFANS.
The application deadline is March 1.

The Don McMillan Law School Endowed Scholarship specifically benefits undergraduate college students who are dedicated to the field of wildlife management and conservation.

Scholarship Overview

• Target Institution: Distributed through the Mitchell Hamline School of Law

• Eligibility: Open to 2nd year or 3rd year law students with a demonstrated interest in hunting and fishing advocacy, supporting hunting as a conservation tool, and preserving hunters' rights.

• The fund was established by the Safari Club International—Minnesota Chapter. It honors the memory of Don McMillian, a Minnesota conservationist, lifelong outdoors enthusiast, and Past President of Minnesota SCI who passed away in 2012.

How to Apply:
Eligible students must submit their application directly to the law school's financial aid office rather than an external portal. Here is the link to the Hamline School of Law Scholarships page: https://mitchellhamline.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/

1. Write a Statement: Draft a brief 1 to 3 paragraph explanation detailing how you meet the criteria (your experience with hunting/fishing and your perspective on hunting as a tool for conservation).

2. Submit via Email: Email your statement directly to the Mitchell Hamline Financial Aid Department at finaid@mitchellhamline.edu.

3. Subject Line Suggestion: Use "Application: Safari Club International Scholarship - Don McMillan" to ensure prompt processing.

Note: This institutional award helps fund your existing admissions scholarship and typically does not increase your overall baseline scholarship cap. Deadlines are announced internally by the financial aid office each spring semester (usually late March).

Minnesota SCI has just set up the Paul & Sharon Robey Scholarship Fund at the Minnesota North College, Vermilion Campus in Ely Minnesota. Scholarships are for attending students with a GPA of 2.0, enrolled in one of their following programs: Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology Natural Resources Technology, Outdoor leadership, Backcountry Guide, Wilderness and Park Management, Water Quality Science and Watershed Science. Students must show a strong interest in the outdoors, hunting and/or fishing by writing a statement about their interest and experiences. Applicants will be ranked with a higher priority on hunting interest and experience. The college is taking applications for scholarships this fall, if you know any students attending the college have them apply directly with the college.

Scholarship Overview

• Target Institution: Minnesota North College Vermillion Campus in Ely, Minnesota.

• Eligibility: Open to students pursuing degrees related to wildlife biology, conservation, natural resource management, and fields that align with sustainable hunting practices.

• The endowment is built on decades of leadership by its namesakes, Paul and Sharon Robey, who both served as prominent Past Presidents of the Minnesota Chapter of Safari Club International. After years of active global hunting, conservation advocacy, and chapter leadership, the dedicated scholarship fund was established to formalize their lifelong contributions to wildlife education.  It was established in 2024

How to Apply:
Students can apply for this scholarship through the Minnesota North College Vermillion Campus Scholarships page: https://minnesotanorth.edu/admissions/scholarships/