The local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is now accepting scholarship applications from High School seniors in the area who will be graduating in 2011.

The $500 winner for the Brown County area will be chosen in March 2011. The $1,000 state winner will be chosen two weeks later and the national $10,000 winner will be announced at the NWTF Convention.

For your chance at a scholarship, go online to NWTF.ORG  or CLICK HERE.

You must be a member of NWTF and have a current Texas hunting license. After completing all paperwork send to NWTF President Russ Porter; 19700 CR 218; Brookesmith TX 76827. Call Porter at (325) 643-2700 for information.

To help the next generation of conservation leaders continue their education, the NWTF makes more than $500,000 in scholarships available to high school seniors each year.  Students compete for NWTF-sponsored scholarships at local, state and national levels.