The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and the University of Arkansas-Monticello (UAM) are now accepting applications for the Foresters of the Future scholarship. The scholarship will provide $4,000 per semester for four years to an incoming freshman pursuing a forestry degree at UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources.
State Forester Kyle Cunningham says “Arkansas forest industries contribute $6.1 billion to the state’s economy each year, making Arkansas the most forestry-dependent of all the southern states. This scholarship provides a wonderful opportunity for students to obtain the education and training necessary to support such an impactful industry within the state.”
The scholarship was established in 2021 and was designed to encourage students to pursue forestry as a career.
Dr. Michael Blazier, Dean of the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources and Director of the Arkansas Forest Resources Center says, “Not only does it provide substantial financial aid to help them study for a career in forestry, but they also get a wide range of internship options for on-the-job learning with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division.”
Applications will be accepted through June 14. For more information, visit uamont.edu/academics/CFANR/forestersforthefuture.html.
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