Buffalo, MO: Working to secure our future for wildlife habitat, wildlife populations and clean streams, we all must invest in the next generation of leaders. They not only must be trained with professionalism, biological knowledge, and core values but must truly understand the family and ethical values of our landowners, ranchers and farmers. College of the Ozarks provides a Christian based foundation to build on that does just that. “We began our endowment to help students in Conservation and Wildlife studies, Ecology, Agricultural Development and Field Biology. Thanks to our generous Quail and upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF) chapters, in 2021 three scholarships were award to deserving students” states Craig Alderman, QUWF Executive Director. “Further, the effects of COVID 19 limited many students from working through college and put a strangle hold on needed finances for books and other school expenses. We are very proud to assist our future leaders with the QUWF endowment and will endeavor to increase its value so more students can have the help they deserve” Alderman explained.

College of the Ozarks is one of the top-rated Christian schools in the United States, teaching values of faith, family and country. They are well known for their title “Work U” wherein student education is paid for by the students themselves working the entire time on and off campus. They graduate with little or no debt.

“College education is a financial elephant and getting worse in all fields of study. We understand the challenges. QUWF wants the best leaders possible in wildlife conservation and related fields. Supporting the College of the Ozarks with the QUWF Endowment is our way of giving back and investing in the next generation. We feel they are students, faculty and staff with the right combination of values, ethics, skills and faith that our country truly needs” states Nick Prough, Chief Wildlife Biologist of QUWF.

About QUWF:

The Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF), is the only Veteran founded and managed national conservation organization in the U.S., and the only multi-specie and clean stream national organization including youth fishing teams, based in Missouri. QUWF turns-the-dirt locally and nationally with chapters that manage and control their own funds. To join QUWF, get involved or open a chapter locally for upland wildlife and habitat restoration/ clean streams or the new youth fishing teams, visit our web site at www.quwf.net or email ADMIN@quwf.net. QUWF is a proud Conservation Partner of the Bass Pro Shop Cabela’s Outdoor Fund and a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and an Endowment Partner of College of the Ozarks.

“Preserve the Land and Clean Streams….Build the Habitat….Hunt and Fish for Generations” with QUWF™