Quinney Undergraduate Scholarship

The College of Natural Resources will award four Quinney Scholarships ($3,600 per year, 4 years) to freshmen and incoming students for the 2012-2013 academic school year.

Application Materials

1. Letter of Introduction

Please provide the following information:

Full name, current address, email address, phone number, current high school or college, and intended CNR major;
A description (approx. 400 words) of why you are interested in coming to the College of Natural Resources at Utah State University;
What you hope to do with your degree.

2. Resume: Include scholarly achievements, academic interests, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

3. Current unofficial transcript from your high school/transfer college.

4. Copy of ACT/SAT scores (showing the individual category scores as well as the composite score).

5. Essay (2-4 pages) Describe an environmental issue that is important to you in your state or region, including the reasons you chose the topic.

6. Two reference letters from people who are in a position to evaluate your scholarly ability and motivation to work in natural resource areas.

Submit your application materials to:

Academic Service Center

College of Natural Resources

Utah State University

5200 Old Main Hill

Logan, Utah 84322-5200

Finalists will be notified by March 1, 2012, and an interview time (face-to-face or phone, based on geographic proximity to Logan) will be requested.

Quinney Scholarship Brochure

Quinney Scholarship Selection Criteria

High school or transfer students seeking a first or second bachelor's degree;
Scholarly achievement: High academic performance, special consideration given to Honors, Advanced Placement, and classes related to the applicant’s chosen major (e.g. science and math courses);
ACT composite of 23 or higher
Activities/Leadership: involvement in school clubs, leadership experiences, related internships or extracurricular activities;
Ability to communicate effectively;
Personal interest, motivation, and desire to better understand and contribute to a field involving natural resources.

Please contact the Academic Service Center at nradvise@usu.edu or 435-797-2473 with questions.

The Quinney Legacy

For many years, Joe and Jessie Quinney demonstrated their support for the natural environment through their actions and resources. They pioneered the development of Utah’s ski industry, converting the mountain slopes above the mining town of Alta into one of America’s premier ski areas. Joe’s love for duck hunting led to more organized use and protection of Utah’s wetlands. Through their financial support and Joe’s service on the CNR Advisory Board, the Quinneys helped develop an outstanding CNR at USU. Their lives made Utah’s outdoors more secure for generations to come.

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Quinney, the members of the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation have provided a grant to ensure that the Quinneys lifelong interest in natural resources will be carried on through the educational support of Quinney scholars.