Sponsored by the Intertribal Timber Council. Dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources, Forestry, and Fire. The application deadline is March 21, 2025.

Learn how to apply for the Truman D. Picard Scholarship.

ITC scholarships require evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation, as established by the U.S. Government. If you are unable to provide a photocopy of your member or descendant enrollment card, please have BIA Form 4432 completed by the appropriate official and include with your submitted application.

The SAF Diversity Scholars Program aims to empower students from underrepresented groups in forestry and natural resources to help them navigate, grow, and thrive in the profession. Through engagement opportunities throughout the year, each cohort of scholars will develop leadership and networking skills and create community among each other and the broader SAF network. In addition, 2025 awardees receive a full year of SAF membership and a scholarship to attend the SAF National Convention in Hartford, Connecticut. The application deadline is March 15, 2025.

Scholarship opportunities.

This offer to students will take effect starting with 2007 Truman D. Picard Scholarship recipients and will continue until further notice.

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

January 1, 2025 – January 1, 2030

January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025

The BIA Pathways Internship Program connects Native American and Alaska Native students to paid internships with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Nations across the United States. Apply today!

The center for Tribal Research and Education in Ecosystem Sciences—TREES—provides internship opportunities and support to tribal students and professionals looking to advance their careers in Natural Resource fields.

The Forest Entomology Research Group in the Department of Entomology at Louisiana State University is currently seeking a PhD student in behavioral and chemical ecology to start in Fall 2025 and research emerald ash borer. The Assistantship is located in Batton Rouge, LA. Admitted students will be provided with a competitive stipend, partial coverage of their health insurance, and tuition waiver. Position open until filled.

Applications are being accepted for potential M.S. in Forest Entomology position starting in Spring or Summer 2025. The research project is with the Southern Pine Health Research Cooperative (https://southernpinehealth.org) at the Warnell School in Athens, GA. The M.S. research will focus on Nantucket pine tip moth integrated pest management in southern pine forests with a focus on insecticide use and non-target environmental assessments. Extensive fieldwork in Georgia and lab work will be required. The candidate will be stationed on the Athens Campus for classes and the Tifton Campus for fieldwork.