Habitat Association Offering Local Scholarships   Covington, VA (April 13, 2026) - Local high school seniors and college students interested in or studying wildlife conservation and forestry related fields are eligible to apply for one the Appalachian Habitat Association scholarships (AHA) being offered this spring. The non-profit AHA is offering up to seven scholarships that will be awarded to students who will or are planning to pursue an education that will lead to a two-year or higher degree in a course of study associated with Forestry, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Habitat Management, Conservation Resources, Conservation Criminal Justice or a similar field associated with improving wildlife habitat and/or protecting wildlife. Students from the Virginia Counties of Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Highland and Rockbridge, and the Cities of Buena Vista, Covington, Lexington, Staunton and Waynesboro are eligible for the scholarships. The non-profit AHA will accept applications from 2026 graduating high school seniors and post-secondary students currently enrolled in programs at an institution with an accredited program as identified above.   Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $8,000 will be awarded to the top seven applicants. Awards will total $30,000.  Application requirements and the application are accessed at: apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/AHAScholarship2026. or by emailing info@appalachianhabitat.org for a link to apply.  For more information, contact Ed McCoy at info@appalachianhabitat.org or by calling 540-339-0622. Fully completed applications must be completed by May 31, 2026.

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