ABC Humane Wildlife Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by ABC Humane Wildlife
Description
ABC Wildlife’s Women in STEM Scholarship supports women pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to increase female representation and impact within STEM fields. The award aims to remove financial barriers and encourage STEM engagement that benefits biodiversity, planetary health, and human welfare. This section summarizes the scholarship’s purpose and intended outcomes without application specifics.
- **Purpose:** Increase the number of women studying and influencing STEM disciplines.
- **Focus areas:** Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (excluding social sciences).
- **Intended impact:** Support careers that contribute to biodiversity preservation, environmental health, or alleviation of human suffering.
History of the Award
The scholarship was established by Rebecca Fyffe, an entrepreneur and Urban Wildlife Manager who founded ABC Wildlife as a woman-owned business in a male-dominated industry. Fyffe attributes her business success and science-based practices to a STEM education and created the award to expand similar opportunities for other women. The scholarship reflects ABC Wildlife’s broader commitment to diversity across scientific fields.
- **Founder:** Rebecca Fyffe, Urban Wildlife Manager and entrepreneur.
- **Origin:** Created to increase female participation in STEM and support science-based careers.
- **Organizational context:** Sponsored by ABC Wildlife, a woman-owned company.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university and planning to study or currently studying STEM fields (excluding social sciences such as economics). Students with employment ties to ABC Wildlife—either themselves or through a parent/legal guardian—are ineligible at the time of award. Eligibility will be verified for finalists prior to awarding funds.
- **Enrollment:** Active student at a U.S. Department of Education–recognized institution.
- **Fields of study:** Science, engineering, mathematics, or technology (social sciences excluded).
- **Conflict of interest:** Employees of ABC Wildlife and their dependents are not eligible.
Award Value
One first-place prize of $1,000 will be issued as a one-time educational payment made payable to the student. ABC Wildlife reserves the option to grant up to nine additional awards at its discretion. The funds can cover tuition and a range of education-related expenses.
- **First prize:** $1,000, paid to the student.
- **Additional awards:** Up to nine discretionary prizes may be granted.
- **Permitted uses:** Tuition, academic projects, housing, living expenses, transportation, medical expenses, and other education-related costs.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit an original essay addressing the scholarship prompt, plus proof of enrollment and one academic reference letter by the deadline. The essay should explain the applicant’s passion for STEM and how their work or studies will help preserve biodiversity, improve planetary health, or alleviate human suffering. All required items must be included for eligibility; incomplete submissions will not be considered.
- **Essay prompt:** Why are you passionate about STEM, and how will your pursuit help biodiversity, planetary health, or reduce human suffering?
- **Supporting documents:** Proof of enrollment and one letter of academic reference.
- **Submission completeness:** Essay and both supporting documents are required by the deadline.
How to Apply
Submit your complete application by email to grants@abcwildlife.com with the subject line “Women in STEM Scholarship.” Ensure the email subject matches exactly to prevent disqualification and attach the essay and required documents in commonly used file formats. Follow the submission instructions precisely to ensure timely consideration.
- **Email address:** grants@abcwildlife.com
- **Required subject line:** Women in STEM Scholarship
- **Attachments:** Essay, proof of enrollment, and one academic reference letter.
Application Timeline
Applications are reviewed after the July 1 deadline; winners are announced no later than July 15. Allow time for verification and judging after submission—ABC Wildlife will confirm finalist eligibility before awarding funds. Plan to have all materials submitted well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
- **Deadline:** July 1 (applications reviewed after this date).
- **Notification:** Winners announced by July 15.
- **Verification:** Finalist eligibility checked prior to selecting winners.
Selection Criteria and Announcement
Submissions are judged primarily on the quality, depth, and thoughtfulness of the essay and its demonstrated connection to STEM impact. ABC Wildlife’s review team evaluates how well applicants articulate their passion and intended contributions to biodiversity, planetary health, or human welfare. Results will be posted on ABC Wildlife’s Facebook page.
- **Judging focus:** Quality and thoughtfulness of the essay.
- **Decision makers:** ABC Wildlife team.
- **Announcement channel:** ABC Wildlife Facebook page.
College/University Approval
Eligible institutions must be accredited and listed on the U.S. Department of Education’s official database; transfers are subject to re-evaluation based on accreditation. Applicants should confirm their school’s accreditation status before applying to avoid disqualification. ABC Wildlife will verify institutional status during the selection process.
- **Accreditation requirement:** Must appear in the Department of Education’s listings.
- **Transfers:** Subject to accreditation review.
- **Applicant responsibility:** Confirm institutional accreditation prior to submission.
Key Takeaways (Final Snapshot)
This scholarship provides a targeted, one-time $1,000 award to support women pursuing STEM degrees who demonstrate how their work will benefit biodiversity or human/planetary health. Complete applications require an essay, proof of enrollment, and one academic reference, submitted to grants@abcwildlife.com with the exact subject line “Women in STEM Scholarship” by July 1. Winners are selected by ABC Wildlife for thoughtfulness of entry and announced by July 15.