Scholarship
Who Can Apply : Any FCRV Member or their dependent* children planning to enroll or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program may apply for an FCRV Scholarship. An applicant must be a member for at least one year before application.
* Dependent children of members: Applicants applying under their parent/guardian’s membership must be a dependent thereof for the year of the Scholarship award, meaning they are eligible as an income tax deduction.
All completed applications must be returned to Scholarship America by April 15th of the year of the award.
How to Apply : Requests for an FCRV application MUST be made to the FCRV National Scholarship Directors. This can be done by email, as only digital copies are being sent.
E-mail your application request to:
[email protected] with Subject FCRV Scholarship.
Donations and memorials should be sent to:
FCRV National Office
137 Crandon Blvd
Cheektowaga NY 14225
Requests MUST include the FCRV membership number, the postal mailing address and most importantly, an email address at which the applicant can be contacted. All applications are sent electronically.
Stipend: Annual Scholarships are awarded carrying a stipend ranging from $500 to $2000. Part-time students will receive one-half of the granted amount. Scholarships are for one year. Recipients have the opportunity to reapply for a scholarship each year they meet the eligibility requirements.
Selection of Scholarship Recipients: Applicants are scored and ranked by Scholarship America, who then recommends these scores and ranking to the FCRV Scholarship Board who then confirms the ranking and the award. The Board of Directors presents the awards at or after the annual AGM held at that years’ Campvention.
Eligibility Requirements :
- Parents or guardians must be member of FCRV for one year or longer.
- Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate course of study in an accredited two to four year college or university. Part-time students must carry a minimum of six credits and full-time a minimum of twelve.
- Applicants currently enrolled in college are given equal consideration with incoming freshman students.
Scholarship Considerations :
- High school graduates should be in the upper 40% of their class.
- College students should have a cumulative B average (2.7 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale)
- General considerations are taken for maturity, leadership, related activities, and goals of the candidate as related to the objectives of FCRV.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants majoring in fields related to conservation, ecology or outdoor activities, although all other fields are considered.
NCHA (FCRV) National Hank Nathan Scholarship Report 2024
Beginning balance 7/1/2023 $284,493.41
Ending Balance 6/30/2024 $262.906.72
The scholarship committee is proud to announce the 2024 scholarship winners:
- Grace Carey Awarded $2500.00
- Brianna Coniglio Awarded $2500.00
- Lindsey Vozar Awarded $1500.00
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients
NCHA (FCRV) National Hank Nathan Scholarship Report 2023
Beginning balance 7/1/22 – $284,493
End Balance – 6/30/23 $245,687
The scholarship committee is proud to announce the 2023 scholarship winners as follows:
- Susie Valderrabano $1,500
- Cassandra Coniglio. $1,500
- Grace Carey. $2,500
Congratulations to all of this years recipients.
NCHA (FCRV) NATIONAL HANK NATHAN SCHOLARSHIP REPORT 2022
The scholarship committee is proud to announce the 2022 scholarship winners as follows:
- Brianna Coniglio, from Spring Hill, Florida. Brianna is studying forensic science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. Brianna received $1,500.
- Kerri McHale, from Carthage, New York. Kerri is studying social studies inclusive education at SUNY College at Brockport in New York. Kerri received $1,500.
- Susie Valderrabano, from Belfair, Washington. Susie is studying medical anthropology & global health at the University of Washington in Washington. Susie received $1,500.
- Tara Mueller, from Exeter, Nebraska. Tara is studying early childhood education at Wayne State University. Tara received $1,500.
Congratulations to all of this years recipients.
NCHA (FCRV) NATIONAL HANK NATHAN SCHOLARSHIP REPORT 2021
Carl and Lynda Wood, Directors
The 2020/21 Scholarship year has been significantly affected by the Covid 19 pandemic.
In 2021, the NCHA (FCRV) Hank Nathan Scholarship Inc. will award 6 scholarships, the amount of the awards will total $7,500.00. We responded to 10 requests for applications, receiving 8 at the Scholarship America office. The six recommendations were reviewed and approved by the FCRV Scholarship Board.
The value of the Scholarship fund as of March 31, 2021 was $274,000.00. We use 6% of the value for scholarships giving us $12,500.00 to draw from.
This year we do not have a recipient of the Schu Memorial Scholarship, in conservation, ecology or outdoor activities.
We have 6 Scholarship recipients:
- Benjamin Moats of Ames, Iowa will be attending University of Minnesota: Twin Cities. He will be studying Mathematics.
- Tara Mueller of Exeter NE will be attending Wayne State University. She will be studying Early Childhood Education.
- Kiley Johnson of Omaha NE will be attending University of Nebraska: Lincoln. She will be studying Elementary Ed.
- Kerri McHale of Carthage NY will be attending SUNY Brockport. She will be studying History Education.
- Brianna Coniglio of Spring Hill will be attending John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She will be studying Forensic Science.
- Katie Kurburski of Harbor Springs MI will be attending Ferns State University. She will be studying Biology.
The Scholarship Board wishes to thank the staff at Scholarship America for their continued support of our program. We specifically wish to thank Staci Anderson our contact with Scholarship America for her dedication and support. Our thanks and best wishes to all six recipients of this year’s scholarships. We wish all of them continued success as they work toward a carrier in their chosen fields.
FCRV Hank Nathan Scholarship Donations
July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
Date From Amount
12-31-20 Badger State Association disbanded $2,565.13
07-08-20 Philipsburg Mountaineers in Memory of Emma Jean Lanich $25.00
07-21-20 Philipsburg Mountaineers in Memory of Millie Hubler $25.00
07-30-20 Beverly Hagerman in memory of Richard Carey $25.00
08-04-20 Cynthia Marz In Memory of Richard Carey $50.00
08-04-20 Beth Sulek-Lahousse In memory of Richard Carey $25.00
08-04-20 Lavaughn Turton in Memory of Richard Carey $25.00
08-24-20 Jacqueline Talley in Memory of Richard Carey $50.00
08-24-20 Linda English in Memory of Richard Carey $100.00
We also want to show our appreciation to all members who contributed donations this past year. A well deserved thank you to Jan Cushing for all her work keeping our books in order.
In closing let me leave you with this thought. The Scholarship Board helps many young people to follow their dreams. Your donations make that support possible!
NCHA (FCRV) NATIONAL HANK NATHAN SCHOLARSHIP REPORT 2020
Carl and Lynda Wood, Directors
July , 2020
The 2019/20 Scholarship year has been significantly affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. Because of the closure of all education centers. This presented a challenge for candidates to access required documentation. We reached out to all applicants to ensure that they could complete their applications within the defined timeline of April 15. We along with Scholarship America considered extending the application deadline. After reaching out to all of the candidates it was decided not to extend the April 15 deadline.
In addition to the concerns over access to documentation, Scholarship America like most of North America went on work from home duty. The ramifications of this was to difficulty in processing data, and in maintaining traditional stages in coming forth with a list of recommendations for the Scholarship Board to consider.
As of this week, we are very close to notifying the successful candidates of their awards.
In 2020, the NCHA (FCRV) Hank Nathan Scholarship Inc. will award 9 scholarships, the amount of the awards will total $12,000.00. We responded to 12 requests for applications, receiving 11 at the Scholarship America office. The nine recommendations were reviewed and approved by the FCRV Scholarship Board.
The value of the Scholarship fund as of June 30 was $242,186.72. We use 6% of the value for scholarships giving us $14,000.00 to draw from.
This year we do not have a recipient of the Schu Memorial Scholarship, in conservation, ecology or outdoor activities.
We have 9 Scholarship recipients:
- Benjamin Moats of Ames, Iowa will be attending University of Minnesota: Twin Cities. He will be studying Mathematics.
- Hannah Robb of Louisville KY will be attending Bellarmine University. She will be studying Business Administration
- Tara Mueller of Exeter NE will be attending Wayne State University. She will be studying Elementary Education.
- Kiley Johnson of Omaha NE will be attending University of Nebraska: Lincoln. She will be studying Elementary Ed.
- Kerri McHale of Carthage NY will be attending Carthage College. She will be studying Secondary Education
- Breanna Kendle of Erie CO will be attending University of Phoenix: Phoenix-Hohokam. She will be studying English
- Tyler Mathews of Papillion NE will be attending Friends University. He will be studying Zoo Science.
- Gary Couch of Massillon OH will be attending Kent State University: Stark. He will be studying Music Tech.
- Nathan Conway of Thornton CO will be attending South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He will be studying Electrical Engineering.
The Scholarship Board wishes to thank the staff at Scholarship America for their continued support of our program. We specifically wish to thank Staci Anderson our contact with Scholarship America for her dedication and support.
FCRV Hank Nathan Scholarship Donations
July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
Date From Memo Amount
08-06-19 Southeast Region $68.00
08/13/19 JeAnne Selby Memory of Glenda Sellers $25.00
09/23/19 Kristine M In memory of Glenda Sellers $125.00
03/12/19 FCRV In memory of Sonya Smye $200.00
04/07/20 Member Donation $10.00
04/14/20 JeAnne Selby $25.00
Our thanks and best wishes to all nine recipients of this year’s scholarships. We wish all of them continued success as they work toward a carrier in their chosen fields. We also want to show our appreciation to all members who contributed as part of the $453 raised in donations this past year. A well deserved thank you to Jan Cushing for all her work keeping our books in order.
In closing let me leave you with this thought. The Scholarship Board helps many young people to follow their dreams. We thank Jack Smye and George Walters for their years of dedication and service in helping to fulfill those dreams!