Boating Scholarship Available

PIERRE, S.D.—South Dakota college students who know something about boating may be able to use that knowledge to earn a college scholarship.

The Northern Association of Boating Administrators, in association with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students enrolled full-time in a two- or four-year college or university.

Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and a declared major in a recreational boating safety-related field like wildlife and fisheries, law enforcement, criminal justice, natural resources, environmental science, education, public relations, marketing or journalism.

Applications must submit a complete application, two letters of recommendation--one faculty, one boating safety professional--their resume and a typewritten double-spaced essay not exceeding two pages in length on topics noted on the application form to their state's respective boating law administrator. In South Dakota, applications should be sent to Game, Fish and Parks Department Boating Law Enforcement Specialist Bob Brown, 523 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501-3182.

The deadline is April 1, 2008. Further details are available at www.nasbla.org/naba.php.

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