Official Site of The State of New Jersey
This scholarship is made possible by an endowment from Russell A. Cookingham, former Director of the Division of Fish and Wildlife. It is intended to assist qualified undergraduates in the wildlife/fisheries or conservation education/communication field with college and related expenses. The NJ Chapter of The Wildlife Society manages the endowment fund and awards the scholarship.
Students who have completed at least one half of the degree requirements for Wildlife/Fisheries majors or Conservation Education/Communications majors may be eligible for this $1,000 scholarship. (Conservation Education/Communication majors must have at least 15 credits in the biological sciences to be eligible). Students must be New Jersey residents. Those attending universities outside New Jersey are also fully eligible.
The application form must be completed along with two letters of recommendation, a cover letter and a copy of your transcripts. The deadline for receipt of application and supporting documents is December 1. The award will be made by December 31 each year.
Russell A. Cookingham Scholarship Application Form
Send all information or direct any questions by e-mail to:
Include “Cookingham Scholarship” in e-mail subject line.
Applications are due December 1 each year.
The NJ Chapter of The Wildlife Society maintains a list of past winners on their website.