The $1000 Wild Things Scholarship recognizes the enthusiasm and efforts of a Grade 12 student whose volunteer activities have helped to conserve or enhance nature in Newfoundland and Labrador. Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador who are currently enrolled in a high school in our province are encouraged to apply.
This scholarship is intended to support students who have demonstrated that they value nature in this Province, and intend to take those values with them as they continue their education in a post-secondary program (professional trade school, college, or university).
We hope this opportunity will help encourage a life-long love of wild places.
Application Information:
The Wild Things Scholarship welcomes applications from high school students who:
1) are enrolled in high school as a Grade 12 student in the province and intend to pursue post-secondary education (university, college or professional trade programs); and
2) have demonstrated a commitment to Newfoundland and Labrador’s nature and the environment through their volunteer activities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2026
Application Instructions:
Students interested in applying must use the form linked below and arrange for one (1) reference to submit the referee form, using the form below.
Both the application form and the reference form must be submitted by the application deadline.
About the Scholarship
The Wild Things Scholarship is one of the many legacies of naturalist and educator Dave Snow, who passed away in 2017. When barely out of university, Dave challenged Nature NL to establish a scholarship for students who were directly engaged in conservation activities in NL. The Board and members of Nature NL will miss him dearly. Maintaining the scholarship in perpetuity in Dave’s memory is important to us.
Nature NL administers The Wild Things Scholarship competition and awarding. Generous financial support is provided by Wildland Tours and an anonymous donor.