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Tuskegee University Natural Resource Scholars Program

Written by Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Program | Aug 18, 2026, 2:29:15 PM

About

Tuskegee University proudly announces the launch of the Tuskegee University Natural Resource Scholars Program (TUNRSP), a transformative initiative funded by Wildlife Mississippi through a $2 million investment from 2025–2029. The program is designed to expand diversity in the natural resource sciences by recruiting and training underrepresented students in forestry, wildlife ecology and environmental science. Building on Tuskegee's legacy in agricultural and environmental education, TUNRSP combines academic excellence, experiential learning and professional development to prepare future conservation leaders.

Program Highlights

  • Tuition support beginning freshman year
  • Academic support throughout the program
  • Faculty and professional mentoring
  • Funding for conferences
  • Summer internship support
  • Professional development workshops
  • Research opportunities
  • Community outreach and service-learning
  • National conference presentations
  • Dual-degree pathway opportunities with partner universities

Study Abroad Opportunity

 

Selected scholars may participate in an international experience through Wildlife University in Tanzania, studying:

  • African Wildlife Ecology
  • Conservation
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Biodiversity
  • Sustainable Resource Management

Students also gain an immersive cultural experience designed to develop globally competent conservation leaders.

Hands-on Experiences

Students receive practical training through:

  • Summer forestry field camps
  • Wildlife techniques
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Forest mensuration
  • Silviculture
  • Soil science
  • GIS
  • Environmental sampling
  • USDA and U.S. Forest Service research partnerships
  • Scientific presentations at local and national conferences
  • Community engagement events

How to Participate

Selected students begin the four-year training pathway during their freshman year while majoring in Environmental, Natural Resource and Plant Sciences. Scholars receive financial support, faculty mentoring and experiential learning opportunities throughout the program.