The Wild Sheep Foundation, Kevin Hurley Wild Sheep Biology Award

Required Qualifications – in the order of preference:

First preference:
– Pursing a degree from the Department of Ecology
– Graduate student
– Studying North American wild sheep and/or mountain goats

Second preference:
– Pursuing a degree from the Department of Ecology
– Junior or senior status
– Studying North American wild sheep and/or mountain goats

Third preference:
– Pursuing a degree from the Department of Ecology
– Junior, senior or graduate student
– Studying international mountain ungulates largely equivalent to North American wild sheep and/or mountain goats

Fourth preference:
– Junior, senior or graduate student
– Pursuing research on wild sheep or mountain goats conducted within the Department of Animal and Range Sciences

The award may be used for: Cost of Attendance, Stipend, Research Expenses, or Travel or Publishing Expenses Related to Research

Supplemental Questions

Upload a PDF copy of your resume.
Submit a one-page essay summarizing why you are deserving of this scholarship and how you would use it to further your education.

This award was established and endowed by The Wild Sheep Foundation in recognition of retired Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife manager, Kevin Hurley, for his exemplary accomplishments, tireless efforts, and contributions toward conservation and management of wild sheep in North America and beyond to recognize his dedication and commitment to wild sheep. The purpose of the student award is to support the development of the next generation of wildlife biologists and scientists devoted to the management and conservation of wild sheep.
Provide the name and email address of a mentor/faculty member in the Ecology Department or on your committee who may supply a letter of recommendation.
A letter of recommendation is not required to be considered for this scholarship.