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The Wisconsin Trappers' Association, Inc. is proud
to present three memorial scholarships.

Dan Busch Memorial Wildlife Scholarship
Jacqui Kolitz Memorial Scholarship
Michael Abrahamson Memorial Scholarship

"The key to the future of trapping is through education."

Dan Busch Memorial Wildlife Scholarship

What is the Dan Busch Memorial Wildlife Scholarship?
At the annual Wisconsin Trappers Association spring meeting the Selection Committee awards a $500 scholarship to a student pursuing an education in a wildlife related science. Half is paid upon proof of first semester registration and the second half upon proof of second semester registration and evidence of a 3.0 grade point average. The scholarship must be used within one year of being awarded and may be awarded regardless of other scholarships.
The application deadline is March 1st, every year.

Who is eligible?
To be eligible you must:
- Intend to pursue a career in wildlife related schience such as biology, botany, natural resources and not a physical science such as chemistry or physics.
- Maintain a 3.0 or B average at time of application.
- Plan to attend any accredited four year college or university, a two year campus which is part of a larger school system or an accredited technical college.
- Maintain a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
- Be truthful, friendly and have a love for nature and a desire to learn more about our living natural resources.

What other things does the Selection Committee consider?
The Selection Committee will consider financial need, work history and extracurricular activities. Preference will also be given to applicants whose parents or guardians have been and are currently active members of the Wisconsin Trappers Association.

Would you like more information?

For an application and more information please contact:
Mike Widner
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
P.O. Box 26
Boscobel, WI 53805

Jacqui Kolitz Memorial Scholarship

1) Name of scholarship: Wisconsin Trappers Assoc. District 7 Jacqui Kolitz Memorial Scholarship
2) Geographical Eligibility: Students that receives this scholarship must be a resident of a WTA District 7 county:       Waupaca, Outagamie, Waushara, Winnebago, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du lac, Columbia, or Dodge.
3) Amount:  $500.00
4) Month/year of graduation from high school:  Any year.
5) Grade point average required:  3.0 overall or B maintained at time of application
6) Financial need:  will be considered
7) Intended career and/or major:  Must be pursuing a career in a wildlife-related science, such as biology, botany, natural resources, etc. and not a physical science-like chemistry or physics.
8) Intended school:  Any accredited four-year college or university, or a two-year campus which is part of a larger school system, or accredited technical college.
9) Personal characteristics:  Truthful, honest, friendly, love for nature and a desire to learn more about our living natural resources.
10) Work history:  Will be considered
11) Extra-curricular activities:  Will be considered
12) Full or part-time student:  Minimum of 12 credits per semester
13) Time limit for use of money:  Must be used within one year of the annual Wisconsin Trappers Association Spring Meeting in March.
14) Schedule of payment:  $250 upon proof of registration first semester and $250 upon proof of registration second semester and evidence of a 3.0 grade point average.
15) Eligibility if other scholarships are received:  May be awarded regardless of other scholarships
16) Naming of alternate by Selection Committee:  If recipient decides by August 15th not to go to college, the money will be awarded to an alternate.
17) Other information:  The Wisconsin Trappers Association is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization dedicated to:
- Conserving Wisconsin’s Fur Resource
- Preserving Trappers’ Rights
- Educating Trappers
- Increasing Public Awareness of Trapping Issues and Benefits
- Continuing Our Fur Trade Heritage
18) Preference:  Preference will be given to applicants whose parents/guardians have been and are currently active members of the Wisconsin Trappers Association.

For an application and more information contact:
Mark Hogen
W2118 Pond Rd.
Neosho, WI 53059-9744

Michael Abrahamson Memorial Scholarship

Name of Scholarship: Wisconsin Trappers Association Michael Abrahamson Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $500.00

Month/year of graduation from High School: Any year

Grade point average required: 3.0 overall or B maintained at time of application

Financial need: Will be considered

Intended career and/or major: Must be pursuing a career in a Wildlife-related science, such as biology, botany, natural resources, etc. and not a physical science like chemistry or physics.

Intended school: Any accredited four year college or university, or a two-year campus which is part of a larger system or accredited technical college.

Personal characteristics: The W.T.A. is looking for a student who is successful in life, who has developed a strong sense of discipline, an ability to lead and motivate others, and possess a well rounded character. They must be selfless of their time and talent to others. These are some of the characteristics Michael Abrahamson exhibited.

Work history: Will be considered

Extra-curricular activities: Will be considered

Full or part time student: Minimum of 12 credits per semester

Time limit for use of money: Must be used within one year of the annual Wisconsin Trappers Association Spring Meeting in March.

Schedule of payment: $500 upon completion of first semester and proof of registration for second semester and evidence of a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Eligibility if other scholarships are received: May be awarded regardless of other scholarships.

Naming of alternate by Selection Committee: If recipient decides not to go to college, the money will be awarded to an alternate.

Other information: The Wisconsin Trappers Association is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization dedicated to:
- Conserving Wisconsin’s Fur Resources
- Preserving Trappers’ Rights
- Educating Trappers
- Increasing Public Awareness of Trapping Issues and Benefits
- Continuing Our Fur Trade Heritage

Preferences: Preferences will be given to applicants whose parents/guardians have been and are currently members of the Wisconsin Trappers Association.

Students may get more information or applications by writing to the Scholarship Commitee Chairperson at:
Junior Prudlick
P.O. Box 505
Strum WI. 54770-0505

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