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Hunting and Fishing Mentorships
Matt Schmidt Outdoors accepts applications from young people each year who are interested in pursuing a menteeship in either hunting or fishing. We pair the selected individuals with mentors who are knowledgeable about hunting or fishing and outfit them with all that they will need to be successful in the field. This is a huge undertaking and serves as the heart of our work when we are not organizing our annual ice fishing weekend. We are proud of what our young people have accomplished so far in the field. We feel that there is no better way to honor Matt's memory than by using money raised in his name to provide experiences to young individuals who might not otherwise be able to access them.
Matt Schmidt Outdoors Annual Scholarship
Matt Schmidt Outdoors (MSO) was founded in 2020 with the purpose of supporting young people and specifically working to get them outdoors. Our organization is named after Matt Schmidt who lived in Milton, WI. with his family. Matt worked at JP Cullen as a labor foreman. Matt died unexpectedly from a tragic accident in May of 2020. This scholarship will help to preserve his memory and support his many interests and passions.
For the 2024-25 school year, MSO will be offering up to $10,000 in scholarships.
Eligible students include those who reside in Southern Wisconsin, with special emphasis placed on those who reside in Rock County and Milton.
Any student who is intending to attend an institution of higher education after graduation is eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Special consideration will be given to students who wish to pursue degrees in:
Natural Resources
Technical Education
Special consideration will be given to students who have participated in events coordinated by MSO in the past or have a strong connection to MSO. This includes our fundraisers, youth outreach initiatives, or our annual Ice Fishing Derby.
Applicants should complete this Google Form to enter. Entry deadline is 3/4/25. Winners will be announced before the end of the school year. Please send your high school transcripts and one letter of recommendation to the following email address: matthew.bright9@gmail.com. (PDF is fine).
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