The John A. Muter Memorial Scholarship

The John A. Muter Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the late John Muter, an avid Michigan sportsman, who passed away in 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John loved to hunt, fish, camp and share his outdoor experiences with family, family and others. John was always taking new hunters and anglers under his wing, passing on his knowledge and enthusiasm as he introduced them to his favorite pastimes around the Great Lakes State.

This award will recognize college sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated a commitment to engaging new audiences and/or new generations with Michigan’s natural resources and rich outdoor heritage, including but not limited to fishing, hunting, camping, boating, and wildlife watching.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Applicants must currently have sophomore or junior status at a college or university within the state of Michigan and must be enrolled as a full-time student in fall 2023.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate their commitment to engaging new audiences and/or new generations with Michigan’s natural resources and outdoor heritage.
• Students from any major may apply; however, the Selection Committee will give preference to those who are able to demonstrate how their academic background helps them to engage new audiences with the outdoors.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee in May 2023. The Selection Committee may request telephone interviews with finalists. Award recipients will be notified in June 2023.
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m., April 30, 2023.