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Science Fund

The Kurt Gottschalk Science Fund supports SAF Working Group communities of interest and practice (WGs) in the development and dissemination of scientific information, new technology for foresters and other natural resource professionals, and helps facilitate science-informed management by practitioners.

Kurt Gottschalk Science Fund

Student Diversity Scholar Program

The Student Diversity Scholar Program is designed to promote leadership and create community within SAF by encouraging the involvement in the profession of a variety of people. The program offers complimentary registration to the SAF National Convention and a stipend for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and interested in a career in forestry or natural resources.

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. Leadership development grants are available to state societies up to $15,000.

Foresters' Fund

Gregory Award

The Gregory Award provides economic assistance to outstanding students or professionals from outside the United States and Canada for travel to SAF’s National Convention. 

Gregory Award

New! 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. Applications will open in January 2022 – More details to come!