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Scholarships

The WGA currently has two scholarships available. They are:

Jon Jeschke Memorial Scholarship

The Washington Game Warden Association (WGA) will present a scholarship to TWO deserving students who show good character and appreciate the great outdoors. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who will attend a college or university in the coming academic year or to a currently enrolled college student. This scholarship is based on merit (curriculum, GPA, community service), is for one year (non-renewable), and is in the amount of $1000. 

Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a college or trade school and be the child or grandchild of an Active Member or Retired Member in good standing. A Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource science or criminal justice is preferred.

An applicant must provide the WGA Scholarship Committee with the documentation requested below.

WGA Scholarship

The Washington Game Warden Association (WGA) will present a scholarship to one deserving student who shows good character and appreciates the great outdoors. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who will attend a college or university in the coming academic year or to a currently enrolled college student. This scholarship is based on merit (curriculum, GPA, community service), is for one year (non-renewable), and is in the amount of $500.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a natural resource or criminal justice field of study. Applicant is not required to be related to a WGA member. 

An applicant must provide the WGA Scholarship Committee with the documentation requested below.

Requirements

Essay

A typewritten essay outlining:

  • why he or she is applying for the scholarship
  • extracurricular activities (job, volunteer work, hobbies, etc.)
  • goals to be accomplished in college and afterward
  • how receiving this scholarship will be an advantage
  • the essay must have the applicant’s name, address, phone number, and intended major at the top of the first page.

Transcript

A transcript through at least the first semester or second trimester of the senior year (high school) or the most recent college year.

Two letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from any of the following:

  • school counselor or administrator
  • head of organization where student performs volunteer work
  • employer
  • other reliable source who is well-acquainted with the student’s goals, activities, and other good moral qualities.
 

Proof of Acceptance

Proof of acceptance to the college or university of the student’s choice. Required only after selection by WGA Scholarship Committee.

Please note: failure to provide the minimum requirements outlined above will result in disqualification. There is no additional information needed.

Scholarship applications should be submitted online via the form on this page. 

DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 15TH OF EACH YEAR