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Science Fund

The Kurt Gottschalk Science Fund promotes the transfer of knowledge with projects that advance forestry through new and ongoing research, enhanced technological applications, and diverse continuing education activities to benefit the professional and the public further facilitating science-informed management decisions.

Kurt Gottschalk Science Fund

Student Diversity Scholar Program

The Student Diversity Scholar Program aims to intentionally bring together students from underrepresented groups in forestry and natural resources to help them navigate, grow, and thrive in the profession. Through mentoring and engagement opportunities throughout the year, each cohort will develop leadership and networking skills and create community among each other and the broader SAF network. The program includes a full scholarship to the SAF National Convention.

Student Diversity Scholar Program

Foresters Fund

Established to promote forestry education and enhance public understanding of forest management, the Foresters Fund advances the efforts of state societies, divisions, and chapters with grants up to $5,000.  

Foresters Fund

Gregory Award

The Gregory Award brings outstanding international students to the annual SAF National Convention to engage with members, students, and professionals from across the US. Through this experience, awardees will expand their professional network, explore career development opportunities, and become international ambassadors for SAF. 

Gregory Award

Resource Management Service, LLC and SAF Scholarship

To promote the forestry profession for future generations, Resource Management Service, LLC and SAF are jointly sponsoring a scholarship program to support students who would benefit from additional financial assistance and students from underrepresented groups earning an undergraduate degree in a forestry-related field. The application process for 2024 will open in March 2024.