Louis (Grizz) Scafetta Sr Memorial Scholarship
Louis Scafetta "Grizz" was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who passed away too soon on July 3rd, 2024.
He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and garden. His happy place was outside with nature and he had a passion for sharing that pleasure with others as well. In today’s society, young people aren’t often encouraged to spend time outside, connect with nature, and pursue environmental fields.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Louis (Grizz) Scafetta by supporting students who share his love for nature and wildlife.
Any high school senior in New York who is pursuing forestry, conservation, wildlife biology, or environmental sciences may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about yourself, where you will be attending school, what degree you will be going to school for, and why you’re pursuing your chosen field of study. Additionally, upload a picture of you in nature doing something you enjoy.
Please tell us about yourself, where you will be attending school, what degree you will be going to school for, and why you’re pursuing your chosen field of study.
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The application deadline is Jan 3, 2026. Winners will be announced on Mar 3, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 3, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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