At the National Wild Turkey Federation, there are more benefits going out to youth than just the pride of conserving the American wild turkey. Scholarship money is also available.

Students can now compete at the local level for college scholarships sponsored by the NWTF. But it doesn't stop there.

All students receiving local scholarships for $250 (minimum) will have the opportunity to compete for a state/provincial chapter funded $1,000 state/provincial scholarship. State/provincial chapter winners will compete for a $10,000 national scholarship.

These scholarships are set up to ensure the NWTF has the dedicated conservationists needed for the future and is a part of the NWTF's Five-Star program. Applicants for the scholarship are judged on their scholastic achievements, leadership abilities, community involvement and commitment to conservation.

Students:To download a scholarship please click here.

Schools: To find out if a student qualifies for an NWTF scholarship, click here.

To read about the NWTF's 2009 national scholarship winner, click here.