Peter Mehl Memorial Scholarship
Peter Mehl
The AJFWA Peter Mehl Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to the applicant(s) who:
are residents of Canada
have been accepted by a post-secondary institution in a faculty or program appropriate for entering a career in natural resource management or outdoor-related fields
have a strong academic record; and
have a strong record of commitment to a volunteer organization/ program
The Peter Mehl Memorial Scholarship is available to all students across Canada who are enrolled in a Forestry, Ecological or Environmental related program and who have been a member, leader or volunteer for a volunteer organization/ program.
This Scholarship award honours Peter Mehl, dedicated Junior Forest Warden parent and volunteer for over 25 years.
How to Apply for the Scholarship
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS is July 31, 2024
Scholarships will be awarded each September, and the winner will be announced shortly after.
To apply, open the link:
Scholarship Application Form
download the form (it's fillable)
OR
print and complete the form
follow the instructions on how to submit
AJFWA members
DID YOU KNOW that you can donate directly to the Peter Mehl Memorial Scholarship Fund?
It's as easy! Click to head over to our Edmonton Community Foundation Page for instant donations or set up monthly or annual contributions! ECS-AJFWA Scholarship Donation Page
Other Scholarships
The Oddfellows and Rebekahs also offer scholarships, some of which may be accessible to JFW graduates. Visit their website for more information.
Click to see the Brochure
Past Recipients of the Peter Mehl Memorial Scholarship
2024
Ainsley Lirondelle, University of British Columbia
Grace Boudreau, University of Alberta
Hsi Yen Chung, Selkirk College
2023
Grace Boudreau, University of Alberta
Ainsley Lirondelle, University of British Columbia
Grace and Ainsley each receive a $558.00 Scholarship!
2022
Rayelle Cooper, Mount Royal University
Ainsley Lirondelle, University of British Columbia
Rayelle and Ainsley each received a $600.00 Scholarship!
2021
Rayelle Cooper, Mount Royal University
Ainsley Lirondelle, University of British Columbia
Rayelle and Ainsley each received a $500.00 Scholarship! Read more
2020
Hailey Gardham, Assiniboine Community College
Hailey received a $1,000.00 Scholarship! Read more
2019
Thomas Drover, Memorial University, Newfoundland
Griffin Andersen, University of British Columbia
Thomas and Griffin each received a $500 Scholarship! Read more
2018
Sophie Shepherd, Lethbridge College
Brittney Walroth
Sophie and Brittney each received a $500 Scholarship! Read more
2017
Ashlee Pollard, Olds College
Jordan Hromyk, Mount Royal University
Ashlee and Jordan each received a $500 Scholarship!
2016
Hayley Puppato, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Ursula DeVries, City University of Seattle in Calgary
Hayley and Ursula each received a $400 Scholarship! Read more
2015
Pearl Stadelman, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Pearl received a $750 Scholarship! Read more
2014
Conrad Taylor, University of Northern British Columbia
Anne Neumann, Mount Royal University, Calgary
Conrad and Anne each received a $500 Scholarship! Read more
2013
Conrad Taylor, University of Northern British Columbia
Conrad received a $ Scholarship! Read more