Education and Student Resources - College Programs/Scholarships/Student Membership
Whether you are already studying natural resources or are considering a career in forestry, CLFA is a resource. If you can't find the information you are looking for below feel free to get in touch!
College Programs
Be sure to take a look at all the different higher education programs offered in the state of California.
2-year associate programs:
Other Forestry Education Programs
Two stellar programs support forestry education for K-12 and high school students.
Forestry Institute for Teachers - K-12 Forestry Education
California Forestry Challenge - High School Program
Scholarship Opportunities
Stay tuned for the 2024 application!
2023 Scholarship Information:
2023 Hazel Jackson/CLFA and Roy Richards Scholarships Application
Applications Due January 15, 2023
Two scholarships available to students pursuing an education in Forestry and who will be attending, full time during the 2022/2023 school year, a University or College with a Forestry Program accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) OR a Junior College with transferable credits to an accredited Forestry Program. The application must be sponsored by a voting member of CLFA, a Professor of a University or College with a Forestry Program accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) or a Junior College with transferable credits to an accredited Forestry Program.
The top applicant shall receive the CLFA Scholarship award of $3,000 and the 1st Runner-Up shall receive the Roy H. Richards scholarship award of $2,500.
JOb Opportunities
If you are looking to gain valuable field experiance whether it will be your first field season or fifth, be sure to take a look at our employement announcements for a list of current job openings in the forestry field accross the state.
CLFA Student Membership
Join CLFA as a student member to stay up to date on what is happening in the forestry community. Student membership is free to all currently enrolled students with the sponsorship by an RPF/CLFA voting member. To become a member please complete the form below. For questions contact admin@clfa.org.