The SCIF Sables have established five (5) Sables Hunting Heritage Scholarships at major universities to provide merit-based financial assistance for junior and senior wildlife science students.

• The C.J. McElroy scholarship at West Virginia University

• The Joe Leta scholarship at Unity College in Maine

• The SCIF Sables Hunting Heritage Scholarship at Texas A & M University-Kingsville

• The Elaine and Gus Vogeler scholarship at University of Idaho

• Susan and John Monson scholarship at the University of Montana

More scholarships at key universities are in development for this program to encourage the next generation of wildlife managers and scientists.

Education Sables are involved in expanding educational opportunities at the SCI Foundation’s American Wilderness Leadership Schools®. This program introduces teachers and youth group leaders to the complexity of environmental and wildlife management issues, and the shooting sports. The design of the course is for teachers to return to their communities and spread the outdoor message in their curriculum.

Annually, Education Sables seek donations for their popular fundraising Luncheon, Show and Auction at the SCI Convention. This must-attend event offers dazzling Live and Silent Auction items, entertainment and a time to gather together for fun and fundraising for the Sables educational programs.

By focusing their resources on the wildlife and conservation educational programs of SCIF, including the positive role of hunting in our present-day society, Education Sables strive to make a difference by “Continuing Our Outdoor Heritage.”